| 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 | $175.81 | 8.393% | $190.5657 | $190.57 | $190.55 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.78 | 5.463% | $230.732 | $230.73 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.33 | 9.846% | $27.824 | $27.82 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.54 | 6.577% | $103.9552 | $103.96 | $103.95 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.94 | 3.353% | $21.6421 | $21.64 | $21.65 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.46 | 7.261% | $260.065 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.87 | 7.148% | $37.3625 | $37.36 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.73 | $872.1465 | $872.15 | $872.10 | $872.20 | |