| 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 | $170.77 | 9.778% | $187.4679 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.25 | 5.704% | $47.8311 | $47.83 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.33 | 9.438% | $48.5139 | $48.51 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.98 | 6.136% | $44.5559 | $44.56 | $44.55 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.26 | 13.249% | $259.6347 | $259.63 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.98 | 11.289% | $20.0098 | $20.01 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.60 | 5.511% | $49.1681 | $49.17 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.17 | $657.1814 | $657.18 | $657.15 | $657.20 | |