| 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 | $157.53 | 12.698% | $177.5332 | $177.53 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.70 | 5.362% | $185.121 | $185.12 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.62 | 7.607% | $265.3804 | $265.38 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.33 | 13.305% | $87.6188 | $87.62 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.28 | 5.611% | $7.6885 | $7.69 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.36 | 11.110% | $123.7321 | $123.73 | $123.75 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.93 | 5.338% | $91.5703 | $91.57 | $91.55 | $91.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.75 | $938.6443 | $938.64 | $938.65 | $938.60 | |