| 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 | $171.91 | 9.277% | $187.8581 | $187.86 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.44 | 3.339% | $39.7235 | $39.72 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.36 | 8.323% | $110.8794 | $110.88 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.46 | 7.248% | $147.4231 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.48 | 12.266% | $165.5699 | $165.57 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.55 | 11.700% | $49.7624 | $49.76 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.76 | 9.588% | $10.6958 | $10.70 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.96 | $711.9122 | $711.91 | $711.85 | $712.00 | |