| 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 | $175.72 | 7.416% | $188.7514 | $188.75 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.67 | 11.521% | $55.3925 | $55.39 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.53 | 12.869% | $235.3657 | $235.37 | $235.35 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.60 | 4.592% | $84.3012 | $84.30 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.74 | 10.763% | $237.8525 | $237.85 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.97 | 12.131% | $96.399 | $96.40 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.46 | 10.425% | $119.767 | $119.77 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.69 | $1,017.8293 | $1,017.83 | $1,017.80 | $1,018.00 | |