| 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 | $185.68 | 6.403% | $197.5691 | $197.57 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.88 | 5.439% | $69.4632 | $69.46 | $69.45 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.66 | 7.736% | $204.3321 | $204.33 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.41 | 13.558% | $59.5157 | $59.52 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.54 | 5.468% | $229.4351 | $229.44 | $229.45 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.75 | 6.527% | $70.0415 | $70.04 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.73 | 5.826% | $85.4333 | $85.43 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.65 | $915.7900 | $915.79 | $915.80 | $915.70 | |