| 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 | $38.71 | 11.489% | $43.1574 | $43.16 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.85 | 3.572% | $184.2028 | $184.20 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.69 | 4.500% | $261.9711 | $261.97 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.79 | 11.374% | $195.7844 | $195.78 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.46 | 11.189% | $53.8822 | $53.88 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.95 | 10.604% | $20.9595 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.51 | 8.631% | $128.7386 | $128.74 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.96 | $888.6960 | $888.69 | $888.70 | $888.80 | |