| 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 | $171.34 | 9.228% | $187.1513 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.60 | 7.336% | $54.312 | $54.31 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.25 | 5.663% | $98.5307 | $98.53 | $98.55 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.55 | 4.787% | $137.8473 | $137.85 | $137.85 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.75 | 12.299% | $125.4941 | $125.49 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.77 | 11.428% | $86.6576 | $86.66 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.87 | 6.461% | $71.1905 | $71.19 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.13 | $761.1835 | $761.18 | $761.20 | $761.20 | |