| 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 | $171.27 | 9.272% | $187.1502 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.93 | 8.524% | $58.527 | $58.53 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.47 | 13.316% | $16.3968 | $16.40 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.43 | 12.706% | $128.9695 | $128.97 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.73 | 6.548% | $56.1828 | $56.18 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.68 | 12.820% | $192.5612 | $192.56 | $192.55 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.35 | 10.373% | $210.095 | $210.10 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.86 | $849.8825 | $849.89 | $849.90 | $850.00 | |