| 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 | $168.92 | 11.740% | $188.7512 | $188.75 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.37 | 5.635% | $115.533 | $115.53 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.59 | 8.498% | $232.8259 | $232.83 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.75 | 10.849% | $13.0248 | $13.02 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.44 | 6.424% | $80.2863 | $80.29 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.47 | 8.236% | $35.1442 | $35.14 | $35.15 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.38 | 3.721% | $222.3571 | $222.36 | $222.35 | $222.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.92 | $887.9225 | $887.92 | $887.95 | $887.90 | |