| 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 | $173.85 | 8.682% | $188.9437 | $188.94 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.30 | 3.127% | $15.7784 | $15.78 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.85 | 10.473% | $92.6316 | $92.63 | $92.65 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.56 | 13.795% | $125.8118 | $125.81 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.85 | 9.870% | $54.7702 | $54.77 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.93 | 6.330% | $46.7108 | $46.71 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.42 | 11.388% | $163.0943 | $163.09 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $623.76 | $687.7408 | $687.73 | $687.75 | $687.70 | |