| 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 | $173.43 | 8.491% | $188.1559 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.52 | 3.198% | $51.1036 | $51.10 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.89 | 8.130% | $257.2305 | $257.23 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.88 | 9.320% | $178.0604 | $178.06 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.68 | 8.408% | $40.8481 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.53 | 11.764% | $83.2977 | $83.30 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.35 | 4.554% | $24.4134 | $24.41 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.28 | $823.1096 | $823.11 | $823.10 | $823.10 | |