| 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 | $172.99 | 8.866% | $188.3273 | $188.33 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.95 | 10.257% | $18.6886 | $18.69 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.80 | 6.620% | $182.107 | $182.11 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.53 | 8.255% | $51.4536 | $51.45 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.40 | 11.382% | $174.2014 | $174.20 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.40 | 6.810% | $165.9827 | $165.98 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.34 | 9.254% | $61.5537 | $61.55 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.41 | $842.3143 | $842.31 | $842.35 | $842.40 | |