| 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 | $175.40 | 6.837% | $187.3921 | $187.39 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.80 | 6.835% | $9.4015 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.86 | 12.530% | $16.722 | $16.72 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.54 | 6.603% | $68.8016 | $68.80 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.47 | 11.221% | $92.8362 | $92.84 | $92.85 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.74 | 7.637% | $96.5934 | $96.59 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.36 | 10.504% | $212.5655 | $212.57 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.17 | $684.3123 | $684.31 | $684.30 | $684.30 | |