| 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 | $168.72 | 11.236% | $187.6774 | $187.68 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.64 | 6.423% | $9.1949 | $9.19 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.44 | 3.804% | $23.2936 | $23.29 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.71 | 11.580% | $30.9188 | $30.92 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.76 | 13.341% | $48.4646 | $48.46 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.46 | 8.118% | $197.2721 | $197.27 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.77 | 6.718% | $106.4725 | $106.47 | $106.45 | $106.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.50 | $603.2939 | $603.28 | $603.25 | $603.40 | |