| 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 | $170.91 | 9.649% | $187.4011 | $187.40 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.85 | 5.154% | $92.3778 | $92.38 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.91 | 4.275% | $54.1292 | $54.13 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.49 | 13.151% | $173.6755 | $173.68 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.45 | 8.376% | $264.9251 | $264.93 | $264.95 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.57 | 6.177% | $28.2112 | $28.21 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.73 | 12.724% | $61.6938 | $61.69 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.91 | $862.4137 | $862.42 | $862.50 | $862.40 | |