| 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 | $172.74 | 8.477% | $187.3832 | $187.38 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.33 | 7.185% | $40.0122 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.29 | 4.663% | $47.4019 | $47.40 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.74 | 8.234% | $159.9049 | $159.90 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.37 | 5.469% | $259.844 | $259.84 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.52 | 12.209% | $172.2633 | $172.26 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.94 | 12.633% | $97.9231 | $97.92 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.93 | $964.7326 | $964.71 | $964.70 | $964.70 | |