| 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 | $174.75 | 7.653% | $188.1236 | $188.12 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.45 | 12.747% | $175.2652 | $175.27 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.55 | 6.235% | $40.9536 | $40.95 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.65 | 13.744% | $30.3128 | $30.31 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.65 | 8.428% | $255.5106 | $255.51 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.54 | 9.629% | $87.1989 | $87.20 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.98 | 13.292% | $130.2631 | $130.26 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.57 | $907.6278 | $907.62 | $907.55 | $907.70 | |