| 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 | $173.70 | 8.517% | $188.494 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.94 | 4.208% | $176.049 | $176.05 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.37 | 3.244% | $107.7558 | $107.76 | $107.75 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.46 | 6.398% | $147.3187 | $147.32 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.66 | 9.234% | $266.1596 | $266.16 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.42 | 4.107% | $72.2711 | $72.27 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.53 | 11.490% | $13.9697 | $13.97 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.08 | $972.0179 | $972.02 | $971.95 | $972.10 | |