| 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 | $169.87 | 10.453% | $187.6265 | $187.63 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.94 | 8.535% | $70.4826 | $70.48 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.98 | 7.233% | $46.0887 | $46.09 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.82 | 5.162% | $261.6641 | $261.66 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.62 | 9.858% | $10.5683 | $10.57 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.60 | 11.442% | $60.8473 | $60.85 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.27 | 8.259% | $45.7611 | $45.76 | $45.75 | $45.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.10 | $683.0386 | $683.04 | $683.05 | $683.10 | |