| 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 | $171.99 | 9.772% | $188.7969 | $188.80 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.41 | 8.451% | $38.4025 | $38.40 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.38 | 12.488% | $30.7992 | $30.80 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.51 | 5.424% | $243.0129 | $243.01 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.70 | 12.644% | $70.6278 | $70.63 | $70.65 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.38 | 12.331% | $180.1565 | $180.16 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.28 | 9.589% | $10.1699 | $10.17 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.65 | $761.9657 | $761.97 | $761.95 | $762.00 | |