| 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 | $173.41 | 8.489% | $188.1308 | $188.13 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.28 | 6.524% | $35.4512 | $35.45 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.56 | 7.273% | $19.9099 | $19.91 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.93 | 12.761% | $273.9303 | $273.93 | $273.95 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.84 | 4.430% | $216.003 | $216.00 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.80 | 3.791% | $85.9389 | $85.94 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.42 | 12.796% | $279.0799 | $279.08 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.24 | $1,098.4440 | $1,098.44 | $1,098.50 | $1,098.40 | |