| 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 | $155.87 | 11.151% | $173.2511 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.33 | 8.138% | $51.1817 | $51.18 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.27 | 4.216% | $63.8531 | $63.85 | $63.85 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.86 | 9.365% | $243.7308 | $243.73 | $243.75 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.72 | 7.252% | $88.7189 | $88.72 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.25 | 4.503% | $86.9987 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.32 | 13.508% | $179.7059 | $179.71 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.62 | $887.4402 | $887.44 | $887.45 | $887.50 | |