| 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 | 9.462% | $187.7821 | $187.78 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.77 | 13.835% | $70.3159 | $70.32 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.30 | 5.495% | $264.054 | $264.05 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.78 | 8.843% | $28.0597 | $28.06 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.83 | 6.772% | $10.4957 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.27 | 12.165% | $131.5359 | $131.54 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.25 | 13.377% | $9.3536 | $9.35 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.75 | $701.5969 | $701.60 | $701.60 | $701.70 | |