| 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 | $171.60 | 9.375% | $187.6875 | $187.69 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.76 | 7.372% | $42.6911 | $42.69 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.33 | 10.392% | $107.4445 | $107.44 | $107.45 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.58 | 4.181% | $141.2486 | $141.25 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.75 | 8.242% | $228.12 | $228.12 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.51 | 10.772% | $69.2436 | $69.24 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.60 | 10.390% | $164.0395 | $164.04 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.13 | $940.4748 | $940.47 | $940.50 | $940.30 | |