| 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 | $170.92 | 9.769% | $187.6172 | $187.62 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.81 | 11.524% | $6.4795 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.75 | 9.452% | $160.6208 | $160.62 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.35 | 12.855% | $25.2231 | $25.22 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.36 | 5.874% | $164.4858 | $164.49 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.32 | 4.671% | $218.0506 | $218.05 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.65 | 5.141% | $31.1743 | $31.17 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.16 | $793.6513 | $793.65 | $793.60 | $793.70 | |