| 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 | $171.60 | 9.266% | $187.5005 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.29 | 13.229% | $180.3625 | $180.36 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.62 | 11.305% | $48.5512 | $48.55 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.31 | 13.762% | $150.5185 | $150.52 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.68 | 7.321% | $120.9293 | $120.93 | $120.95 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.90 | 8.583% | $45.4963 | $45.50 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.73 | 10.559% | $6.335 | $6.34 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.13 | $739.6933 | $739.70 | $739.70 | $739.70 | |