| 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 | $170.97 | 9.870% | $187.8447 | $187.84 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.39 | 4.746% | $48.5917 | $48.59 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.36 | 4.422% | $146.5667 | $146.57 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.51 | 7.743% | $33.9498 | $33.95 | $33.95 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.92 | 9.410% | $27.265 | $27.27 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.68 | 12.769% | $142.8558 | $142.86 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.46 | 13.480% | $180.9552 | $180.96 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.29 | $768.0289 | $768.04 | $768.00 | $768.10 | |