| 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 | $171.87 | 9.286% | $187.8298 | $187.83 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.50 | 5.843% | $57.6844 | $57.68 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.74 | 13.574% | $64.4419 | $64.44 | $64.45 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.58 | 7.431% | $234.8227 | $234.82 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.76 | 7.124% | $36.1651 | $36.17 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.26 | 6.836% | $248.1373 | $248.14 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.48 | 3.490% | $30.5089 | $30.51 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.19 | $859.5901 | $859.59 | $859.60 | $859.50 | |