| 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 | $175.42 | 6.849% | $187.4345 | $187.43 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.54 | 9.720% | $221.1297 | $221.13 | $221.15 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.80 | 10.572% | $39.5848 | $39.58 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.78 | 11.632% | $18.7318 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.79 | 7.191% | $39.4356 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.90 | 7.485% | $230.9853 | $230.99 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.90 | 8.510% | $199.5499 | $199.55 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.13 | $936.8516 | $936.85 | $936.95 | $936.70 | |