| 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 | $172.73 | 8.440% | $187.3084 | $187.31 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.80 | 4.873% | $37.5445 | $37.54 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.26 | 5.642% | $150.2863 | $150.29 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.45 | 9.197% | $130.4358 | $130.44 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.94 | 13.313% | $32.7928 | $32.79 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.90 | 9.230% | $246.7506 | $246.75 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.93 | 10.515% | $17.605 | $17.61 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.01 | $802.7234 | $802.73 | $802.75 | $802.70 | |