| 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 | $175.28 | 7.408% | $188.2647 | $188.26 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.90 | 6.745% | $176.0225 | $176.02 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.58 | 10.106% | $128.3616 | $128.36 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.90 | 4.444% | $239.0723 | $239.07 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.54 | 7.567% | $19.9429 | $19.94 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.60 | 12.560% | $36.6946 | $36.69 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.46 | 11.364% | $89.6035 | $89.60 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.26 | $877.9621 | $877.94 | $877.90 | $878.00 | |