| 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 | $176.40 | 7.343% | $189.3531 | $189.35 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.44 | 11.454% | $52.8738 | $52.87 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.45 | 5.524% | $80.6731 | $80.67 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.51 | 8.578% | $50.4996 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.86 | 9.818% | $85.5043 | $85.50 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.77 | 12.617% | $168.6665 | $168.67 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.37 | 11.847% | $229.7002 | $229.70 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.80 | $857.2706 | $857.26 | $857.20 | $857.40 | |