| 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 | $175.33 | 7.656% | $188.7533 | $188.75 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.34 | 4.704% | $43.2846 | $43.28 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.52 | 13.458% | $180.9882 | $180.99 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.81 | 6.700% | $189.7233 | $189.72 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.40 | 7.248% | $133.4165 | $133.42 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.54 | 11.768% | $97.8417 | $97.84 | $97.85 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.42 | 6.198% | $18.4997 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.36 | $852.5073 | $852.50 | $852.50 | $852.50 | |