| 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 | $178.60 | 4.810% | $187.1907 | $187.19 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.99 | 10.310% | $269.1454 | $269.15 | $269.15 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.69 | 10.510% | $128.9541 | $128.95 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.84 | 10.311% | $135.506 | $135.51 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.44 | 11.807% | $57.5135 | $57.51 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.42 | 11.700% | $77.5421 | $77.54 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.26 | 12.757% | $5.931 | $5.93 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.24 | $861.7828 | $861.78 | $861.80 | $861.70 | |