| 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 | $176.77 | 6.623% | $188.4775 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.91 | 8.857% | $83.7219 | $83.72 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.82 | 10.352% | $230.437 | $230.44 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.84 | 11.187% | $239.986 | $239.99 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.35 | 13.407% | $86.5862 | $86.59 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.61 | 3.504% | $202.4642 | $202.46 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.43 | 5.364% | $42.5987 | $42.60 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.73 | $1,074.2715 | $1,074.28 | $1,074.30 | $1,074.30 | |