| 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 | $170.89 | 9.475% | $187.0818 | $187.08 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.50 | 7.709% | $17.772 | $17.77 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.69 | 12.349% | $17.6276 | $17.63 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.55 | 7.806% | $95.4622 | $95.46 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.44 | 12.237% | $160.9928 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.53 | 4.720% | $198.4758 | $198.48 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.88 | 6.207% | $212.2866 | $212.29 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.48 | $889.6988 | $889.70 | $889.75 | $889.80 | |