| 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 | $171.37 | 9.199% | $187.1343 | $187.13 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.70 | 5.868% | $188.1274 | $188.13 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.28 | 5.453% | $181.6744 | $181.67 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.88 | 7.587% | $50.4368 | $50.44 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.45 | 12.244% | $65.6066 | $65.61 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.60 | 11.409% | $46.3461 | $46.35 | $46.35 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.30 | 9.861% | $258.5029 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.58 | $977.8285 | $977.83 | $977.85 | $977.70 | |