| 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 | $171.25 | 9.780% | $187.9983 | $188.00 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.58 | 7.709% | $37.2458 | $37.25 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.65 | 11.694% | $264.3239 | $264.32 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.56 | 8.552% | $70.0812 | $70.08 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.85 | 3.619% | $212.2635 | $212.26 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.49 | 13.570% | $35.7632 | $35.76 | $35.75 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.90 | 7.795% | $45.1661 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.28 | $852.8420 | $852.84 | $852.80 | $852.90 | |