| 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 | $172.56 | 8.715% | $187.5986 | $187.60 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.25 | 4.524% | $21.1661 | $21.17 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.34 | 12.179% | $7.1121 | $7.11 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.99 | 11.268% | $190.2572 | $190.26 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.55 | 8.330% | $198.8397 | $198.84 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.44 | 5.692% | $239.329 | $239.33 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.84 | 6.483% | $31.7745 | $31.77 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.97 | $876.0772 | $876.08 | $876.05 | $876.10 | |