| 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 | $173.52 | 8.805% | $188.7984 | $188.80 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.46 | 7.198% | $157.0022 | $157.00 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.71 | 4.712% | $208.0732 | $208.07 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.92 | 9.527% | $241.967 | $241.97 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.79 | 5.803% | $55.8534 | $55.85 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.70 | 6.776% | $51.9999 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.87 | 6.656% | $191.8421 | $191.84 | $191.85 | $191.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.97 | $1,095.5362 | $1,095.53 | $1,095.50 | $1,095.60 | |