| 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 | $173.95 | 8.462% | $188.6696 | $188.67 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.65 | 8.377% | $173.0239 | $173.02 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.99 | 10.553% | $109.4364 | $109.44 | $109.45 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.49 | 9.659% | $179.2815 | $179.28 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.81 | 8.624% | $29.1221 | $29.12 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.33 | 6.427% | $40.7935 | $40.79 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.82 | 3.410% | $142.5197 | $142.52 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.04 | $862.8467 | $862.84 | $862.80 | $862.80 | |