| 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 | $170.54 | 9.663% | $187.0193 | $187.02 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.99 | 8.115% | $6.4761 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.30 | 6.743% | $110.2655 | $110.27 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.35 | 3.666% | $138.2386 | $138.24 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.87 | 5.797% | $242.1376 | $242.14 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.98 | 13.377% | $242.6041 | $242.60 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.77 | 12.839% | $23.4367 | $23.44 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.80 | $950.1779 | $950.19 | $950.20 | $950.10 | |