| 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 | $172.42 | 8.762% | $187.5274 | $187.53 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.65 | 9.716% | $47.891 | $47.89 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.45 | 13.761% | $139.3003 | $139.30 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.45 | 5.425% | $194.4564 | $194.46 | $194.45 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.98 | 5.750% | $69.7739 | $69.77 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.26 | 3.313% | $171.7682 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.67 | 8.199% | $85.1202 | $85.12 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.88 | $895.8374 | $895.84 | $895.80 | $895.90 | |