| 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 | $173.69 | 8.506% | $188.4641 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.78 | 4.556% | $29.0457 | $29.05 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.61 | 11.498% | $97.6834 | $97.68 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.75 | 8.777% | $133.5238 | $133.52 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.56 | 8.712% | $197.3775 | $197.38 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.29 | 11.156% | $160.387 | $160.39 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.44 | 6.188% | $162.9349 | $162.93 | $162.95 | $162.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.12 | $969.4164 | $969.41 | $969.45 | $969.40 | |