| 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 | $173.75 | 8.380% | $188.3103 | $188.31 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.68 | 11.812% | $147.234 | $147.23 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.27 | 3.591% | $19.962 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.59 | 5.201% | $75.3134 | $75.31 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.26 | 6.500% | $261.2019 | $261.20 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.31 | 8.121% | $251.1759 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.67 | 12.765% | $65.0316 | $65.03 | $65.05 | $65.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.53 | $1,008.2291 | $1,008.22 | $1,008.25 | $1,008.20 | |