| 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 | $171.80 | 9.118% | $187.4647 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.79 | 7.334% | $96.3752 | $96.38 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.67 | 6.623% | $108.4036 | $108.40 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.91 | 9.591% | $98.5333 | $98.53 | $98.55 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.77 | 11.593% | $16.4823 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.91 | 6.398% | $185.0368 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.31 | 8.313% | $255.9545 | $255.95 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.16 | $948.2504 | $948.24 | $948.30 | $948.30 | |