| 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 | $170.60 | 4.610% | $178.4647 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.49 | 12.714% | $9.5694 | $9.57 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.73 | 3.258% | $53.4154 | $53.42 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.84 | 12.519% | $117.9649 | $117.96 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.57 | 5.783% | $222.7473 | $222.75 | $222.75 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.95 | 8.709% | $132.5706 | $132.57 | $132.55 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.87 | 6.862% | $147.3306 | $147.33 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.05 | $862.0629 | $862.06 | $862.00 | $862.10 | |