| 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 | $173.70 | 8.149% | $187.8548 | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.40 | 5.420% | $53.1317 | $53.13 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.43 | 4.754% | $36.0668 | $36.07 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.26 | 8.667% | $198.0565 | $198.06 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.94 | 9.648% | $52.5653 | $52.57 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.91 | 12.819% | $234.562 | $234.56 | $234.55 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.72 | 8.828% | $85.6694 | $85.67 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.36 | $847.9065 | $847.91 | $847.85 | $848.10 | |