| 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 | $179.88 | 4.232% | $187.4925 | $187.49 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.43 | 8.396% | $17.8095 | $17.81 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.25 | 7.738% | $206.0489 | $206.05 | $206.05 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.74 | 7.227% | $55.4792 | $55.48 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.53 | 12.446% | $243.4793 | $243.48 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.34 | 7.183% | $14.2982 | $14.30 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.45 | 8.318% | $117.4709 | $117.47 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.62 | $842.0785 | $842.08 | $842.10 | $842.10 | |