| 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 | $173.75 | 8.606% | $188.7029 | $188.70 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.97 | 11.377% | $70.1341 | $70.13 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.89 | 4.481% | $131.5311 | $131.53 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.39 | 9.286% | $259.434 | $259.43 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.60 | 4.258% | $17.3068 | $17.31 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.56 | 11.474% | $187.9006 | $187.90 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.33 | 12.386% | $23.9719 | $23.97 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.49 | $878.9814 | $878.97 | $879.00 | $878.90 | |