| 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 | $170.35 | 10.626% | $188.4514 | $188.45 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.90 | 10.867% | $84.1481 | $84.15 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.31 | 3.597% | $177.472 | $177.47 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.49 | 9.332% | $39.8952 | $39.90 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.36 | 10.435% | $145.0674 | $145.07 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.98 | 8.155% | $228.1854 | $228.19 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.38 | 12.610% | $88.2637 | $88.26 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.77 | $951.4832 | $951.49 | $951.45 | $951.60 | |