| 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 | $175.60 | 6.765% | $187.4793 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.74 | 5.786% | $18.7664 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.66 | 13.764% | $28.0542 | $28.05 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.83 | 5.114% | $258.4017 | $258.40 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.59 | 9.811% | $97.2816 | $97.28 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.51 | 13.373% | $110.55 | $110.55 | $110.55 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.66 | 10.321% | $80.1592 | $80.16 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.59 | $780.6924 | $780.69 | $780.70 | $780.90 | |