| 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 | $171.99 | 9.202% | $187.8165 | $187.82 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.91 | 9.844% | $14.1809 | $14.18 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.66 | 8.252% | $185.8254 | $185.83 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.70 | 7.869% | $121.5684 | $121.57 | $121.55 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.53 | 9.817% | $70.8649 | $70.86 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.89 | 12.465% | $196.69 | $196.69 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.67 | 9.447% | $6.2056 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.35 | $783.1517 | $783.16 | $783.15 | $783.20 | |