| 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 | $171.57 | 9.259% | $187.4557 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.93 | 7.469% | $40.763 | $40.76 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.35 | 13.767% | $86.8611 | $86.86 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.33 | 8.770% | $69.9717 | $69.97 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.28 | 12.483% | $64.4303 | $64.43 | $64.45 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.45 | 6.505% | $234.7903 | $234.79 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.50 | 5.772% | $220.5346 | $220.53 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.41 | $904.8067 | $904.80 | $904.80 | $904.90 | |