| 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 | $178.45 | 5.238% | $187.7972 | $187.80 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.32 | 9.259% | $86.6642 | $86.66 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.64 | 6.627% | $75.3213 | $75.32 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.90 | 9.689% | $229.1403 | $229.14 | $229.15 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.67 | 4.290% | $89.3452 | $89.35 | $89.35 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.40 | 7.852% | $124.4612 | $124.46 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.86 | 11.207% | $66.5685 | $66.57 | $66.55 | $66.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.24 | $859.2979 | $859.30 | $859.25 | $859.30 | |