| 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 | $172.44 | 8.526% | $187.1422 | $187.14 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.45 | 12.609% | $238.1117 | $238.11 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.83 | 5.586% | $125.4678 | $125.47 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.91 | 4.527% | $12.4492 | $12.45 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.32 | 4.407% | $14.9511 | $14.95 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.97 | 6.181% | $42.4405 | $42.44 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.69 | 10.512% | $159.8998 | $159.90 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.61 | $780.4623 | $780.46 | $780.45 | $780.40 | |