| 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 | $173.66 | 8.522% | $188.4593 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.80 | 6.304% | $191.1346 | $191.13 | $191.15 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.55 | 5.801% | $141.2972 | $141.30 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.55 | 7.769% | $231.2184 | $231.22 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.26 | 13.417% | $75.1501 | $75.15 | $75.15 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.27 | 7.414% | $125.9644 | $125.96 | $125.95 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.89 | 9.613% | $87.5698 | $87.57 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.98 | $1,040.7938 | $1,040.79 | $1,040.75 | $1,040.90 | |