| 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 | $174.35 | 7.467% | $187.3687 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.93 | 10.838% | $88.5928 | $88.59 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.52 | 5.715% | $69.2645 | $69.26 | $69.25 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.61 | 4.402% | $5.857 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.84 | 5.513% | $259.3932 | $259.39 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.30 | 8.516% | $43.7319 | $43.73 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.73 | 11.610% | $246.3568 | $246.36 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.28 | $900.5649 | $900.56 | $900.55 | $900.70 | |