| 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 | $172.67 | 9.323% | $188.768 | $188.77 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.40 | 3.873% | $240.3621 | $240.36 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.74 | 10.470% | $69.3089 | $69.31 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.48 | 5.789% | $38.5918 | $38.59 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.27 | 8.477% | $82.7354 | $82.74 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.32 | 13.634% | $140.1334 | $140.13 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.74 | 12.126% | $91.6518 | $91.65 | $91.65 | $91.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.62 | $851.5514 | $851.55 | $851.55 | $851.60 | |