| 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 | $178.77 | 5.510% | $188.6202 | $188.62 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.92 | 3.462% | $16.4712 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.26 | 12.321% | $162.0343 | $162.03 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.94 | 11.359% | $57.8399 | $57.84 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.29 | 8.197% | $199.3963 | $199.40 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.59 | 12.293% | $192.6836 | $192.68 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.70 | 7.672% | $50.2828 | $50.28 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.47 | $867.3283 | $867.32 | $867.35 | $867.30 | |