| 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 | $171.59 | 9.638% | $188.1278 | $188.13 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.56 | 6.584% | $85.8641 | $85.86 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.27 | 6.548% | $173.9609 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.93 | 9.827% | $28.4781 | $28.48 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.71 | 6.698% | $75.4462 | $75.45 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.35 | 3.500% | $212.5373 | $212.54 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.57 | 10.793% | $85.9421 | $85.94 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.98 | $850.3565 | $850.36 | $850.40 | $850.30 | |