| 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 | $172.34 | 9.327% | $188.4142 | $188.41 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.63 | 9.494% | $49.9621 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.87 | 5.741% | $23.1256 | $23.13 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.78 | 7.595% | $224.6368 | $224.64 | $224.65 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.77 | 8.138% | $253.8756 | $253.88 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.67 | 9.376% | $42.2957 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.97 | 5.124% | $177.628 | $177.63 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.03 | $959.9380 | $959.95 | $960.00 | $959.90 | |