| 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 | $173.79 | 8.255% | $188.1364 | $188.14 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.39 | 8.444% | $207.551 | $207.55 | $207.55 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.65 | 11.848% | $263.5698 | $263.57 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.91 | 7.782% | $249.9572 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.41 | 10.315% | $115.1799 | $115.18 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.63 | 7.710% | $99.7718 | $99.77 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.96 | 5.392% | $214.9575 | $214.96 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,233.74 | $1,339.1236 | $1,339.13 | $1,339.10 | $1,339.30 | |