| 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 | $172.85 | 8.730% | $187.9398 | $187.94 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.48 | 13.533% | $24.3869 | $24.39 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.79 | 11.712% | $234.3606 | $234.36 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.98 | 6.497% | $146.9446 | $146.94 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.32 | 7.493% | $185.2319 | $185.23 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.34 | 8.259% | $83.7275 | $83.73 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.42 | 3.310% | $53.122 | $53.12 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.18 | $915.7133 | $915.71 | $915.75 | $915.60 | |