| 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 | $173.90 | 8.577% | $188.8154 | $188.82 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.93 | 11.598% | $161.739 | $161.74 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.51 | 6.152% | $155.5233 | $155.52 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.58 | 4.250% | $100.6847 | $100.68 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.49 | 3.197% | $32.4967 | $32.50 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.43 | 12.115% | $249.3774 | $249.38 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.83 | 9.562% | $27.2042 | $27.20 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.67 | $915.8407 | $915.84 | $915.85 | $915.80 | |