| 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 | $174.53 | 7.857% | $188.2428 | $188.24 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.97 | 11.561% | $33.4348 | $33.43 | $33.45 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.34 | 5.524% | $263.1135 | $263.11 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.77 | 6.512% | $37.0342 | $37.03 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.52 | 6.319% | $141.9571 | $141.96 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.50 | 4.666% | $161.709 | $161.71 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.41 | 4.343% | $46.3387 | $46.34 | $46.35 | $46.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.04 | $871.8301 | $871.82 | $871.85 | $871.70 | |