| 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 | $174.53 | 8.601% | $189.5413 | $189.54 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.98 | 8.851% | $76.1739 | $76.17 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.42 | 6.131% | $33.3464 | $33.35 | $33.35 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.95 | 11.323% | $239.2888 | $239.29 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.54 | 7.705% | $58.7423 | $58.74 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.71 | 11.664% | $116.9234 | $116.92 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.38 | 7.711% | $265.3784 | $265.38 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.51 | $979.3945 | $979.39 | $979.40 | $979.30 | |