| 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 | $172.63 | 7.314% | $185.2562 | $185.26 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.52 | 12.548% | $161.5289 | $161.53 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.97 | 7.367% | $67.609 | $67.61 | $67.60 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.41 | 3.388% | $89.3376 | $89.34 | $89.35 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.39 | 12.166% | $8.2891 | $8.29 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.97 | 7.705% | $83.9776 | $83.98 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.40 | 13.438% | $277.2425 | $277.24 | $277.25 | $277.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.29 | $873.2409 | $873.25 | $873.30 | $873.20 | |