| 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 | $52.42 | 8.237% | $56.7378 | $56.74 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.33 | 7.521% | $46.5888 | $46.59 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.62 | 12.155% | $183.508 | $183.51 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.44 | 8.456% | $187.0215 | $187.02 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.44 | 5.441% | $176.5504 | $176.55 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.27 | 9.356% | $108.5577 | $108.56 | $108.55 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.67 | 5.355% | $181.9165 | $181.92 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.19 | $940.8807 | $940.89 | $940.85 | $940.90 | |