| 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 | $173.67 | 8.445% | $188.3364 | $188.34 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.34 | 10.659% | $73.4112 | $73.41 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.41 | 9.782% | $103.6452 | $103.65 | $103.65 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.33 | 13.822% | $257.6133 | $257.61 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.38 | 3.312% | $211.1491 | $211.15 | $211.15 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.30 | 8.744% | $10.1132 | $10.11 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.36 | 10.349% | $236.5441 | $236.54 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.79 | $1,080.8125 | $1,080.81 | $1,080.80 | $1,080.60 | |