| 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 | $173.78 | 8.420% | $188.4123 | $188.41 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.88 | 4.471% | $27.0371 | $27.04 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.69 | 5.675% | $187.7739 | $187.77 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.72 | 13.263% | $184.3016 | $184.30 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.95 | 3.133% | $242.311 | $242.31 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.92 | 10.494% | $75.0475 | $75.05 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.95 | 10.748% | $51.9962 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.89 | $956.8796 | $956.88 | $956.85 | $956.80 | |