| 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 | $173.35 | 8.673% | $188.3846 | $188.38 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.34 | 8.448% | $49.1703 | $49.17 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.94 | 5.217% | $253.5098 | $253.51 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.86 | 4.330% | $41.5859 | $41.59 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.64 | 5.511% | $36.549 | $36.55 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.53 | 7.458% | $104.8038 | $104.80 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.88 | 3.538% | $240.0839 | $240.08 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.54 | $914.0873 | $914.08 | $914.10 | $914.10 | |