| 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 | $176.76 | 6.484% | $188.2211 | $188.22 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.84 | 11.282% | $14.2886 | $14.29 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.82 | 12.142% | $39.0478 | $39.05 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.99 | 9.506% | $164.248 | $164.25 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.87 | 9.331% | $55.6167 | $55.62 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.30 | 9.187% | $216.5178 | $216.52 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.87 | 10.616% | $114.8968 | $114.90 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.45 | $792.8368 | $792.85 | $792.80 | $792.70 | |