| 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 | $170.91 | 9.730% | $187.5395 | $187.54 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.25 | 12.449% | $20.5219 | $20.52 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.81 | 10.728% | $39.6517 | $39.65 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.75 | 6.578% | $183.0477 | $183.05 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.75 | 4.514% | $89.6208 | $89.62 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.88 | 11.644% | $276.7431 | $276.74 | $276.75 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.52 | 7.271% | $107.8288 | $107.83 | $107.85 | $107.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.87 | $904.9535 | $904.95 | $904.95 | $904.80 | |