| 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 | $172.44 | 7.485% | $185.3471 | $185.35 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.37 | 3.748% | $13.8711 | $13.87 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.61 | 13.498% | $40.4166 | $40.42 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.41 | 10.551% | $97.7381 | $97.74 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.60 | 7.644% | $117.9778 | $117.98 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.35 | 8.796% | $227.7644 | $227.76 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.29 | 11.611% | $265.9579 | $265.96 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.07 | $949.0730 | $949.08 | $949.05 | $949.10 | |