| 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 | $173.97 | 7.272% | $186.6211 | $186.62 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.29 | 5.584% | $8.7529 | $8.75 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.51 | 9.727% | $21.4077 | $21.41 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.32 | 12.552% | $70.1424 | $70.14 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.56 | 7.796% | $203.2601 | $203.26 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.62 | 12.752% | $131.4914 | $131.49 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.92 | 5.705% | $251.4933 | $251.49 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.19 | $873.1689 | $873.16 | $873.15 | $873.20 | |