| 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 | $173.44 | 8.605% | $188.3645 | $188.36 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.71 | 12.497% | $52.5473 | $52.55 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.48 | 6.403% | $242.0455 | $242.05 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.29 | 7.535% | $17.5175 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.44 | 8.319% | $203.0331 | $203.03 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.80 | 4.815% | $214.6611 | $214.66 | $214.65 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.77 | 6.470% | $152.0072 | $152.01 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.93 | $1,070.1762 | $1,070.18 | $1,070.15 | $1,070.10 | |