| 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 | $175.39 | 6.866% | $187.4323 | $187.43 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.47 | 3.115% | $165.4686 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.73 | 11.828% | $11.9991 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.35 | 9.535% | $121.9672 | $121.97 | $121.95 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.45 | 5.773% | $47.0161 | $47.02 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.68 | 4.598% | $18.4929 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.56 | 11.748% | $142.5457 | $142.55 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.63 | $694.9219 | $694.93 | $694.90 | $694.90 | |