| 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 | $173.27 | 8.509% | $188.0135 | $188.01 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.81 | 8.594% | $58.4344 | $58.43 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.45 | 10.387% | $98.7412 | $98.74 | $98.75 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.30 | 10.149% | $120.3929 | $120.39 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.64 | 11.662% | $142.5254 | $142.53 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.66 | 3.215% | $165.8252 | $165.83 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.94 | 9.676% | $187.4802 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.07 | $961.4128 | $961.41 | $961.50 | $961.30 | |