| 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 | $172.83 | 8.690% | $187.8489 | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.25 | 7.245% | $161.1356 | $161.14 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.61 | 10.501% | $148.7454 | $148.75 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.61 | 9.813% | $51.1838 | $51.18 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.82 | 13.148% | $117.4703 | $117.47 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.49 | 4.761% | $19.3703 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.93 | 10.635% | $101.7068 | $101.71 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.54 | $787.4611 | $787.47 | $787.45 | $787.40 | |