| 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 | $171.56 | 9.776% | $188.3317 | $188.33 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.55 | 3.328% | $99.7632 | $99.76 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.44 | 11.430% | $238.9505 | $238.95 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.26 | 7.224% | $212.5823 | $212.58 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.82 | 9.862% | $175.5814 | $175.58 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.79 | 3.279% | $55.5538 | $55.55 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.99 | 12.373% | $12.3498 | $12.35 | $12.35 | $12.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.41 | $983.1127 | $983.10 | $983.15 | $983.20 | |