| 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 | $177.37 | 9.544% | $194.2982 | $194.30 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.40 | 5.177% | $161.3415 | $161.34 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.77 | 9.134% | $228.9304 | $228.93 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.89 | 11.782% | $168.6679 | $168.67 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.60 | 9.584% | $33.5327 | $33.53 | $33.55 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.38 | 8.622% | $91.6552 | $91.66 | $91.65 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.41 | 12.434% | $78.0404 | $78.04 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.82 | $956.4663 | $956.47 | $956.50 | $956.40 | |