| 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 | $176.53 | 6.119% | $187.3319 | $187.33 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.57 | 9.822% | $21.4922 | $21.49 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.91 | 8.634% | $58.5646 | $58.56 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.47 | 6.812% | $27.205 | $27.21 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.78 | 6.591% | $33.8746 | $33.87 | $33.85 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.68 | 8.847% | $62.7829 | $62.78 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.87 | 11.212% | $272.3248 | $272.32 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.81 | $663.5760 | $663.56 | $663.55 | $663.60 | |