| 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 | $167.88 | 11.680% | $187.4884 | $187.49 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.57 | 3.244% | $36.7239 | $36.72 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.61 | 7.661% | $38.3381 | $38.34 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.54 | 8.755% | $149.5816 | $149.58 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.54 | 5.799% | $170.9077 | $170.91 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.50 | 10.769% | $109.1075 | $109.11 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.75 | 9.739% | $249.9306 | $249.93 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.39 | $942.0778 | $942.08 | $942.10 | $942.00 | |