| 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 | $175.53 | 7.259% | $188.2717 | $188.27 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.86 | 11.659% | $26.6418 | $26.64 | $26.65 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.66 | 13.643% | $248.4918 | $248.49 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.75 | 9.493% | $66.517 | $66.52 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.32 | 11.122% | $28.1361 | $28.14 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.28 | 12.419% | $272.3688 | $272.37 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.69 | 12.271% | $147.8497 | $147.85 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.09 | $978.2769 | $978.28 | $978.25 | $978.20 | |