| 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 | $174.72 | 7.855% | $188.4443 | $188.44 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.54 | 9.281% | $7.147 | $7.15 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.78 | 6.750% | $140.6752 | $140.68 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.71 | 13.825% | $275.1264 | $275.13 | $275.15 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.68 | 8.531% | $71.2832 | $71.28 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.36 | 6.590% | $196.5093 | $196.51 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.35 | 4.430% | $60.9349 | $60.93 | $60.95 | $60.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.14 | $940.1203 | $940.12 | $940.20 | $940.00 | |