| 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 | $177.90 | 5.486% | $187.6596 | $187.66 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.43 | 10.392% | $251.0645 | $251.06 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.70 | 12.859% | $251.337 | $251.34 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.34 | 10.573% | $16.9619 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.83 | 13.619% | $40.7097 | $40.71 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.71 | 9.828% | $97.4284 | $97.43 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.92 | 3.813% | $105.8062 | $105.81 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.83 | $950.9673 | $950.97 | $950.95 | $951.00 | |