| 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 | $177.31 | 5.589% | $187.2199 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.89 | 6.198% | $32.8046 | $32.80 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.78 | 9.391% | $236.0439 | $236.04 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.37 | 12.463% | $114.0037 | $114.00 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.60 | 8.577% | $7.1661 | $7.17 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.29 | 7.424% | $134.5915 | $134.59 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.96 | 5.809% | $94.1277 | $94.13 | $94.15 | $94.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.20 | $805.9574 | $805.95 | $805.95 | $805.90 | |