| 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 | $174.57 | 7.826% | $188.2318 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.54 | 11.102% | $8.3771 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.57 | 12.763% | $147.2346 | $147.23 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.65 | 9.252% | $172.2358 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.28 | 4.403% | $189.2618 | $189.26 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.84 | 8.864% | $62.9669 | $62.97 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.27 | 10.370% | $16.8535 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.72 | $785.1615 | $785.16 | $785.20 | $785.20 | |