| 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 | $175.54 | 6.850% | $187.5645 | $187.56 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.80 | 13.506% | $252.8914 | $252.89 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.83 | 3.609% | $63.0254 | $63.03 | $63.05 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.88 | 13.152% | $58.7033 | $58.70 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.55 | 7.475% | $36.0579 | $36.06 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.69 | 12.351% | $26.616 | $26.62 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.81 | 10.592% | $153.5128 | $153.51 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.10 | $778.3713 | $778.37 | $778.35 | $778.40 | |