| 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 | $171.86 | 9.363% | $187.9513 | $187.95 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.55 | 13.536% | $31.2792 | $31.28 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.35 | 10.338% | $150.4459 | $150.45 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.52 | 4.572% | $39.2354 | $39.24 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.70 | 12.193% | $84.9301 | $84.93 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.72 | 9.625% | $192.6331 | $192.63 | $192.65 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.38 | 3.444% | $110.0437 | $110.04 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.08 | $796.5187 | $796.52 | $796.60 | $796.40 | |