| 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 | $173.75 | 8.751% | $188.9549 | $188.95 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.64 | 9.277% | $88.121 | $88.12 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.69 | 10.736% | $226.6655 | $226.67 | $226.65 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.63 | 6.302% | $58.0728 | $58.07 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.49 | 3.636% | $28.4895 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.56 | 3.714% | $212.1574 | $212.16 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.38 | 3.798% | $191.3828 | $191.38 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.14 | $993.8439 | $993.84 | $993.80 | $994.00 | |