| 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 | $172.63 | 8.419% | $187.1637 | $187.16 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.82 | 13.837% | $66.9589 | $66.96 | $66.95 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.40 | 5.766% | $145.3225 | $145.32 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.84 | 4.406% | $16.5379 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.69 | 7.488% | $66.3093 | $66.31 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.44 | 7.223% | $200.9788 | $200.98 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.58 | 8.640% | $27.7901 | $27.79 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.40 | $711.0612 | $711.06 | $711.05 | $711.10 | |