| 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 | $172.64 | 9.591% | $189.1979 | $189.20 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.48 | 9.575% | $80.5157 | $80.52 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.67 | 5.469% | $14.4176 | $14.42 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.94 | 4.532% | $187.0496 | $187.05 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.59 | 13.785% | $132.6619 | $132.66 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.72 | 5.778% | $39.8995 | $39.90 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.57 | 9.138% | $143.5929 | $143.59 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.61 | $787.3351 | $787.34 | $787.30 | $787.30 | |