| 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 | $173.88 | 8.555% | $188.7554 | $188.76 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.40 | 12.611% | $18.4682 | $18.47 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.25 | 7.520% | $68.0064 | $68.01 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.89 | 9.721% | $31.6984 | $31.70 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.51 | 3.105% | $9.8053 | $9.81 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.62 | 8.317% | $235.7195 | $235.72 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.94 | 12.844% | $94.7213 | $94.72 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.49 | $647.1745 | $647.19 | $647.10 | $647.20 | |