| 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 | $177.34 | 6.286% | $188.4876 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.97 | 9.483% | $174.0451 | $174.05 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.95 | 4.134% | $48.8909 | $48.89 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.82 | 13.486% | $125.7652 | $125.77 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.42 | 12.501% | $31.9728 | $31.97 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.70 | 9.417% | $42.3444 | $42.34 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.74 | 9.450% | $76.3304 | $76.33 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.94 | $687.8364 | $687.84 | $687.85 | $687.80 | |