| 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 | 8.704% | $187.5796 | $187.58 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.83 | 6.582% | $87.2161 | $87.22 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.76 | 7.503% | $134.1207 | $134.12 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.51 | 3.481% | $37.7809 | $37.78 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.70 | 6.670% | $29.5476 | $29.55 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.39 | 12.772% | $96.296 | $96.30 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.60 | 12.328% | $72.5639 | $72.56 | $72.55 | $72.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.35 | $645.1048 | $645.11 | $645.10 | $645.10 | |