| 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 | $173.81 | 7.519% | $186.8788 | $186.88 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.55 | 12.600% | $60.2973 | $60.30 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.38 | 9.735% | $17.9746 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.63 | 8.120% | $47.1728 | $47.17 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.42 | 9.447% | $10.3099 | $10.31 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.40 | 13.535% | $67.4398 | $67.44 | $67.45 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.58 | 7.402% | $181.0583 | $181.06 | $181.05 | $181.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $524.77 | $571.1315 | $571.13 | $571.10 | $571.20 | |