| 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 | $178.71 | 8.141% | $193.2588 | $193.26 | $193.25 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.25 | 13.574% | $93.4146 | $93.41 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.50 | 7.802% | $88.9367 | $88.94 | $88.95 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.92 | 7.753% | $121.6747 | $121.67 | $121.65 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.40 | 9.243% | $170.8561 | $170.86 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.42 | 13.423% | $205.772 | $205.77 | $205.75 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.30 | 7.687% | $84.3189 | $84.32 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.50 | $958.2318 | $958.23 | $958.15 | $958.30 | |