| 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 | $173.62 | 8.386% | $188.1798 | $188.18 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.58 | 6.395% | $84.6691 | $84.67 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.79 | 8.657% | $63.8795 | $63.88 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.53 | 7.520% | $129.5939 | $129.59 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.98 | 7.590% | $186.1092 | $186.11 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.80 | 13.461% | $184.7145 | $184.71 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.59 | 7.121% | $13.4865 | $13.49 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.89 | $850.6325 | $850.63 | $850.65 | $850.70 | |