| 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 | $173.76 | 8.393% | $188.3437 | $188.34 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.84 | 5.668% | $138.256 | $138.26 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.46 | 3.596% | $65.742 | $65.74 | $65.75 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.69 | 11.711% | $33.167 | $33.17 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.39 | 12.530% | $191.7399 | $191.74 | $191.75 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.79 | 12.775% | $53.8952 | $53.90 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.68 | 12.738% | $45.8618 | $45.86 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.61 | $717.0056 | $717.01 | $717.00 | $717.00 | |