| 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 | $175.27 | 7.343% | $188.1401 | $188.14 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.39 | 5.150% | $126.5901 | $126.59 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.74 | 3.131% | $9.0136 | $9.01 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.27 | 6.206% | $11.9694 | $11.97 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.62 | 12.716% | $165.2642 | $165.26 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.53 | 5.364% | $19.5239 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.71 | 8.710% | $163.8368 | $163.84 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.53 | $684.3381 | $684.33 | $684.30 | $684.30 | |