| 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 | $173.74 | 8.527% | $188.5548 | $188.55 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.86 | 9.582% | $136.8241 | $136.82 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.98 | 13.692% | $67.0555 | $67.06 | $67.05 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.38 | 12.689% | $270.8818 | $270.88 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.71 | 13.346% | $64.2785 | $64.28 | $64.30 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.38 | 5.390% | $160.5933 | $160.59 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.48 | 13.313% | $73.0642 | $73.06 | $73.05 | $73.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.53 | $961.2522 | $961.24 | $961.25 | $961.40 | |