| 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 | $171.55 | 9.230% | $187.3841 | $187.38 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.75 | 5.466% | $235.9802 | $235.98 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.58 | 11.559% | $30.768 | $30.77 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.92 | 5.797% | $251.7122 | $251.71 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.77 | 7.427% | $9.4213 | $9.42 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.31 | 3.453% | $115.1535 | $115.15 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.83 | 11.665% | $72.3924 | $72.39 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.71 | $902.8117 | $902.80 | $902.80 | $902.90 | |