| 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 | $171.76 | 9.817% | $188.6217 | $188.62 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.62 | 9.547% | $72.9802 | $72.98 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.42 | 12.496% | $272.7128 | $272.71 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.77 | 12.407% | $49.2005 | $49.20 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.93 | 7.621% | $172.1183 | $172.12 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.88 | 6.340% | $55.1692 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.85 | 5.125% | $100.7623 | $100.76 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.23 | $911.5650 | $911.56 | $911.50 | $911.60 | |