| 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 | $169.55 | 11.197% | $188.5345 | $188.53 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.44 | 7.204% | $93.7392 | $93.74 | $93.75 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.46 | 11.666% | $67.5133 | $67.51 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.93 | 12.135% | $84.0228 | $84.02 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.78 | 4.246% | $198.8805 | $198.88 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.38 | 4.782% | $223.5838 | $223.58 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.58 | 3.287% | $8.862 | $8.86 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.12 | $865.1361 | $865.12 | $865.15 | $865.10 | |