| 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 | $175.72 | 6.548% | $187.2261 | $187.23 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.90 | 13.279% | $18.0114 | $18.01 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.95 | 12.749% | $8.9635 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.59 | 5.300% | $178.5783 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.94 | 7.249% | $6.3706 | $6.37 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.31 | 13.400% | $220.3475 | $220.35 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.72 | 8.176% | $234.439 | $234.44 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.13 | $853.9364 | $853.94 | $853.95 | $853.90 | |