| 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 | $51.83 | 9.856% | $56.9384 | $56.94 | $56.95 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.84 | 3.647% | $19.5271 | $19.53 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.36 | 10.550% | $125.3195 | $125.32 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.48 | 3.290% | $83.1278 | $83.13 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.81 | 8.713% | $204.1739 | $204.17 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.32 | 12.525% | $175.8991 | $175.90 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.66 | 11.607% | $196.0489 | $196.05 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.30 | $861.0347 | $861.04 | $861.05 | $860.90 | |