| 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 | $176.45 | 6.696% | $188.2651 | $188.27 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.76 | 11.705% | $24.307 | $24.31 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.61 | 10.775% | $194.532 | $194.53 | $194.55 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.26 | 8.154% | $246.8723 | $246.87 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.69 | 9.732% | $158.7712 | $158.77 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.43 | 10.717% | $15.9765 | $15.98 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.77 | 7.762% | $90.2722 | $90.27 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.97 | $918.9963 | $919.00 | $918.95 | $919.10 | |