| 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 | $171.84 | 9.638% | $188.4019 | $188.40 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.26 | 8.804% | $86.2381 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.81 | 12.619% | $42.5812 | $42.58 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.47 | 8.551% | $228.4673 | $228.47 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.96 | 5.450% | $181.3318 | $181.33 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.38 | 12.255% | $61.0443 | $61.04 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.59 | 6.251% | $60.1274 | $60.13 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.31 | $848.1920 | $848.19 | $848.25 | $848.10 | |