| 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 | $171.61 | 9.470% | $187.8615 | $187.86 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.53 | 11.442% | $155.495 | $155.50 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.33 | 8.186% | $20.9124 | $20.91 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.94 | 8.649% | $28.1836 | $28.18 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.34 | 12.446% | $8.2535 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.72 | 9.433% | $8.4482 | $8.45 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.48 | 6.618% | $247.8655 | $247.87 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $603.95 | $657.0197 | $657.02 | $657.00 | $657.10 | |