| 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 | $174.37 | 7.809% | $187.9866 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.70 | 11.506% | $151.3136 | $151.31 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.88 | 12.820% | $105.9154 | $105.92 | $105.90 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.46 | 12.770% | $76.0746 | $76.07 | $76.05 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.86 | 12.858% | $121.7286 | $121.73 | $121.75 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.62 | 11.229% | $110.8063 | $110.81 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.50 | 8.487% | $35.2583 | $35.26 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.39 | $789.0834 | $789.09 | $789.05 | $789.10 | |