| 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 | $173.50 | 7.791% | $187.0174 | $187.02 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.58 | 10.652% | $133.4242 | $133.42 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.30 | 11.370% | $144.0014 | $144.00 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.52 | 5.352% | $20.5647 | $20.56 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.32 | 3.357% | $170.8698 | $170.87 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.69 | 6.216% | $14.541 | $14.54 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.30 | 4.473% | $66.1314 | $66.13 | $66.15 | $66.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.21 | $736.5499 | $736.54 | $736.50 | $736.50 | |