| 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 | $169.31 | 10.789% | $187.5769 | $187.58 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.97 | 4.535% | $58.5082 | $58.51 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.25 | 3.199% | $207.688 | $207.69 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.59 | 10.232% | $40.3339 | $40.33 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.47 | 8.371% | $21.0998 | $21.10 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.90 | 7.281% | $69.6254 | $69.63 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.95 | 12.848% | $254.9801 | $254.98 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.44 | $839.8123 | $839.82 | $839.90 | $839.80 | |