| 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 | $169.62 | 10.515% | $187.4555 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.93 | 3.794% | $7.1929 | $7.19 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.76 | 13.729% | $39.5322 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.51 | 8.316% | $147.8622 | $147.86 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.63 | 13.457% | $238.9745 | $238.97 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.89 | 13.508% | $191.7037 | $191.70 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.57 | 10.491% | $265.8082 | $265.81 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.91 | $1,078.5292 | $1,078.52 | $1,078.50 | $1,078.60 | |