| 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 | $173.76 | 8.493% | $188.5174 | $188.52 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.70 | 4.704% | $84.4961 | $84.50 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.60 | 12.689% | $121.2534 | $121.25 | $121.25 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.54 | 11.104% | $109.4819 | $109.48 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.31 | 4.409% | $57.7486 | $57.75 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.87 | 5.309% | $236.8083 | $236.81 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.54 | 10.700% | $174.3968 | $174.40 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.32 | $972.7025 | $972.71 | $972.70 | $972.70 | |