| 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 | $179.61 | 4.648% | $187.9583 | $187.96 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.25 | 4.727% | $30.6326 | $30.63 | $30.65 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.84 | 12.244% | $127.7786 | $127.78 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.72 | 5.518% | $229.7338 | $229.73 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.44 | 9.806% | $8.1696 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.89 | 9.383% | $23.9439 | $23.94 | $23.95 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.28 | 12.490% | $109.4303 | $109.43 | $109.45 | $109.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.03 | $717.6471 | $717.64 | $717.70 | $717.60 | |