| 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 | $171.56 | 9.484% | $187.8308 | $187.83 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.88 | 5.513% | $15.7003 | $15.70 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.98 | 5.212% | $197.7775 | $197.78 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.67 | 8.280% | $208.6231 | $208.62 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.71 | 9.544% | $61.027 | $61.03 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.68 | 12.788% | $247.7727 | $247.77 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.27 | 10.246% | $67.5477 | $67.55 | $67.55 | $67.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.75 | $986.2791 | $986.28 | $986.30 | $986.20 | |