| 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 | $171.81 | 9.219% | $187.6492 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.72 | 12.307% | $140.0693 | $140.07 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.56 | 9.713% | $32.4312 | $32.43 | $32.45 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.68 | 3.533% | $233.6533 | $233.65 | $233.65 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.37 | 12.327% | $179.0155 | $179.02 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.56 | 7.331% | $14.5541 | $14.55 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.66 | 13.575% | $152.9401 | $152.94 | $152.95 | $152.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.36 | $940.3127 | $940.31 | $940.30 | $940.30 | |