| 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 | $176.60 | 8.471% | $191.5598 | $191.56 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.61 | 8.474% | $8.2549 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.91 | 11.243% | $88.8943 | $88.89 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.36 | 6.777% | $140.2623 | $140.26 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.52 | 3.769% | $145.8162 | $145.82 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.28 | 7.334% | $260.0488 | $260.05 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.42 | 7.404% | $142.2244 | $142.22 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.70 | $977.0607 | $977.05 | $977.00 | $977.10 | |