| 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 | $172.71 | 7.848% | $186.2643 | $186.26 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.98 | 13.209% | $73.5632 | $73.56 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.92 | 8.241% | $57.2811 | $57.28 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.26 | 8.484% | $34.9969 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.39 | 8.396% | $15.5982 | $15.60 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.70 | 11.132% | $278.6079 | $278.61 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.59 | 3.139% | $232.6713 | $232.67 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.55 | $878.9829 | $878.98 | $878.95 | $879.10 | |