| 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 | $173.43 | 8.586% | $188.3207 | $188.32 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.63 | 8.658% | $267.9832 | $267.98 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.26 | 5.168% | $82.3045 | $82.30 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.93 | 12.517% | $20.1743 | $20.17 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.34 | 6.352% | $88.6338 | $88.63 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.89 | 13.189% | $79.1078 | $79.11 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.71 | 9.777% | $219.2356 | $219.24 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.19 | $945.7599 | $945.75 | $945.75 | $945.70 | |