| 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 | $167.94 | 5.719% | $177.5445 | $177.54 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.86 | 12.308% | $67.2276 | $67.23 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.60 | 4.164% | $17.2912 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.38 | 9.808% | $259.5642 | $259.56 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.96 | 4.604% | $18.7869 | $18.79 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.83 | 11.637% | $234.2479 | $234.25 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.52 | 10.372% | $84.4567 | $84.46 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.09 | $859.1190 | $859.12 | $859.15 | $859.10 | |