| 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 | $171.90 | 9.330% | $187.9383 | $187.94 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.43 | 9.292% | $201.5672 | $201.57 | $201.55 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.86 | 8.121% | $84.183 | $84.18 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.49 | 11.758% | $44.1332 | $44.13 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.74 | 10.112% | $17.3316 | $17.33 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.75 | 10.370% | $214.9456 | $214.95 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.66 | 5.280% | $37.5428 | $37.54 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.83 | $787.6417 | $787.64 | $787.70 | $787.50 | |