| 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 | $170.87 | 9.680% | $187.4102 | $187.41 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.65 | 7.726% | $104.1172 | $104.12 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.67 | 3.272% | $67.8187 | $67.82 | $67.80 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.53 | 3.521% | $147.5485 | $147.55 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.42 | 3.245% | $255.4488 | $255.45 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.34 | 13.706% | $74.2955 | $74.30 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.92 | 11.551% | $23.3365 | $23.34 | $23.35 | $23.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.40 | $859.9754 | $859.99 | $859.95 | $859.80 | |