| 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 | $174.78 | 7.776% | $188.3709 | $188.37 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.30 | 10.508% | $104.209 | $104.21 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.28 | 7.117% | $54.9296 | $54.93 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.83 | 9.650% | $65.6036 | $65.60 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.44 | 6.423% | $169.6808 | $169.68 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.93 | 3.238% | $78.3886 | $78.39 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.33 | 4.542% | $177.021 | $177.02 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.89 | $838.2035 | $838.20 | $838.20 | $838.20 | |