| 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 | $177.85 | 6.194% | $188.866 | $188.87 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.77 | 12.628% | $8.7512 | $8.75 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.33 | 13.231% | $148.7063 | $148.71 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.42 | 12.402% | $56.6731 | $56.67 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.70 | 3.425% | $70.0187 | $70.02 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.80 | 8.229% | $247.628 | $247.63 | $247.65 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.71 | 4.721% | $219.6104 | $219.61 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.58 | $940.2537 | $940.26 | $940.20 | $940.30 | |