| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $174.26 | 8.194% | $188.5389 | $188.54 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.55 | 3.679% | $78.3295 | $78.33 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.34 | 8.350% | $206.2334 | $206.23 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.97 | 6.757% | $227.3604 | $227.36 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.69 | 13.494% | $68.8795 | $68.88 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.57 | 4.850% | $49.8771 | $49.88 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.60 | 12.426% | $239.0177 | $239.02 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.98 | $1,058.2365 | $1,058.24 | $1,058.30 | $1,058.20 | |