| 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 | $170.94 | 10.494% | $188.8784 | $188.88 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.64 | 11.778% | $264.5115 | $264.51 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.97 | 5.585% | $41.1465 | $41.15 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.33 | 8.218% | $113.986 | $113.99 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.47 | 9.182% | $39.8187 | $39.82 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.69 | 12.725% | $7.5413 | $7.54 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.39 | 12.480% | $281.6387 | $281.64 | $281.65 | $281.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.43 | $937.5211 | $937.53 | $937.55 | $937.40 | |