| 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 | $174.98 | 7.708% | $188.4675 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.29 | 13.131% | $164.368 | $164.37 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.81 | 10.664% | $232.1841 | $232.18 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.44 | 12.872% | $77.2496 | $77.25 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.68 | 4.566% | $84.3638 | $84.36 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.68 | 4.683% | $13.2738 | $13.27 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.72 | 13.171% | $46.0832 | $46.08 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.60 | $805.9900 | $805.98 | $805.95 | $806.10 | |