| 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 | $175.84 | 6.510% | $187.2872 | $187.29 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.63 | 3.703% | $53.5419 | $53.54 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.65 | 4.679% | $107.453 | $107.45 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.47 | 4.732% | $96.8457 | $96.85 | $96.85 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.93 | 12.261% | $269.3478 | $269.35 | $269.35 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.83 | 9.280% | $40.2478 | $40.25 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.45 | 11.616% | $48.4972 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.80 | $803.2206 | $803.23 | $803.25 | $803.10 | |