| 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 | $185.28 | 7.825% | $199.7782 | $199.78 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.37 | 9.796% | $252.937 | $252.94 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.98 | 12.750% | $207.4375 | $207.44 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.41 | 6.748% | $16.4499 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.81 | 12.858% | $176.9726 | $176.97 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.96 | 8.867% | $36.9712 | $36.97 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.28 | 7.635% | $63.806 | $63.81 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.09 | $954.3524 | $954.36 | $954.35 | $954.30 | |