| 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 | $171.30 | 9.288% | $187.2103 | $187.21 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.61 | 4.114% | $14.1699 | $14.17 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.62 | 5.625% | $185.4986 | $185.50 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.61 | 5.424% | $30.1618 | $30.16 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.94 | 4.411% | $21.8637 | $21.86 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.43 | 6.703% | $101.8267 | $101.83 | $101.85 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.44 | 8.351% | $134.832 | $134.83 | $134.85 | $134.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.95 | $675.5630 | $675.56 | $675.55 | $675.60 | |