| 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 | $172.72 | 8.490% | $187.3839 | $187.38 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.97 | 5.281% | $33.6583 | $33.66 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.65 | 7.686% | $8.238 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.98 | 13.694% | $139.8209 | $139.82 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.83 | 10.653% | $62.8841 | $62.88 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.70 | 12.449% | $163.8382 | $163.84 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.43 | 11.745% | $274.2558 | $274.26 | $274.25 | $274.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.28 | $870.0792 | $870.08 | $870.10 | $870.10 | |