| 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 | $171.88 | 9.833% | $188.781 | $188.78 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.90 | 3.683% | $173.0469 | $173.05 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.54 | 4.287% | $17.2491 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.67 | 13.145% | $120.6918 | $120.69 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.91 | 6.752% | $43.6722 | $43.67 | $43.65 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.43 | 7.239% | $80.8904 | $80.89 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.47 | 4.350% | $223.7994 | $223.80 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.80 | $848.1308 | $848.13 | $848.15 | $848.10 | |