| 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 | $170.86 | 9.605% | $187.2711 | $187.27 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.64 | 4.528% | $27.8463 | $27.85 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.95 | 4.432% | $129.4435 | $129.44 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.94 | 8.128% | $43.1863 | $43.19 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.79 | 5.174% | $191.1958 | $191.20 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.43 | 9.112% | $87.7588 | $87.76 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.55 | 7.863% | $204.4543 | $204.45 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.16 | $871.1561 | $871.16 | $871.15 | $871.20 | |