| 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 | $171.58 | 9.482% | $187.8492 | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.82 | 11.215% | $66.5288 | $66.53 | $66.55 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.84 | 8.418% | $228.5885 | $228.59 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.34 | 3.487% | $103.8389 | $103.84 | $103.85 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.57 | 11.388% | $49.6456 | $49.65 | $49.65 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.66 | 10.442% | $70.3074 | $70.31 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.62 | 12.664% | $156.1748 | $156.17 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.43 | $862.9332 | $862.94 | $862.95 | $862.80 | |