| 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 | $172.89 | 9.461% | $189.2471 | $189.25 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.98 | 10.736% | $117.358 | $117.36 | $117.35 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.57 | 3.418% | $9.8971 | $9.90 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.43 | 7.279% | $78.775 | $78.78 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.71 | 3.267% | $179.3851 | $179.39 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.43 | 13.775% | $51.688 | $51.69 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.49 | 13.617% | $253.9226 | $253.92 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.50 | $880.2729 | $880.29 | $880.30 | $880.30 | |