| 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 | $156.90 | 10.604% | $173.5377 | $173.54 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.78 | 8.540% | $52.9458 | $52.95 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.99 | 10.832% | $87.5462 | $87.55 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.35 | 13.873% | $179.1792 | $179.18 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.69 | 10.214% | $18.3947 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.89 | 12.303% | $88.5958 | $88.60 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.36 | 4.513% | $238.6659 | $238.67 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.96 | $838.8653 | $838.88 | $838.90 | $838.80 | |