| 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 | $162.31 | 8.589% | $176.2508 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.59 | 12.281% | $88.2416 | $88.24 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.69 | 11.120% | $238.5635 | $238.56 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.44 | 10.425% | $152.8724 | $152.87 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.39 | 8.535% | $46.008 | $46.01 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.88 | 12.676% | $229.7238 | $229.72 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.97 | 3.304% | $38.1915 | $38.19 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.27 | $969.8516 | $969.84 | $969.80 | $969.90 | |