| 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 | $172.77 | 8.270% | $187.0581 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.93 | 13.322% | $97.3776 | $97.38 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.78 | 5.605% | $16.6645 | $16.66 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.76 | 4.626% | $6.0265 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.72 | 6.416% | $168.9035 | $168.90 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.62 | 13.714% | $15.4878 | $15.49 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.87 | 5.151% | $246.9682 | $246.97 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.45 | $738.4862 | $738.49 | $738.50 | $738.60 | |