| 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 | $171.55 | 9.271% | $187.4544 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.52 | 10.755% | $255.3124 | $255.31 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.67 | 3.826% | $197.965 | $197.97 | $197.95 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.34 | 8.296% | $131.4064 | $131.41 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.93 | 13.194% | $49.7261 | $49.73 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.69 | 8.601% | $37.6737 | $37.67 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.29 | 5.323% | $128.7995 | $128.80 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.99 | $988.3375 | $988.34 | $988.30 | $988.40 | |