| 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 | $171.41 | 9.272% | $187.3031 | $187.30 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.98 | 4.674% | $150.7096 | $150.71 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.85 | 13.500% | $274.4998 | $274.50 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.95 | 5.538% | $224.7432 | $224.74 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.25 | 6.680% | $62.1411 | $62.14 | $62.15 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.81 | 7.319% | $60.9679 | $60.97 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.75 | 4.719% | $37.437 | $37.44 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.00 | $997.8017 | $997.80 | $997.80 | $997.70 | |