| 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 | $171.55 | 9.615% | $188.0445 | $188.04 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.90 | 8.443% | $70.3795 | $70.38 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.73 | 5.572% | $169.6859 | $169.69 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.50 | 8.784% | $74.517 | $74.52 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.32 | 11.124% | $222.6036 | $222.60 | $222.60 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.92 | 10.612% | $122.6908 | $122.69 | $122.70 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.86 | 10.607% | $21.9666 | $21.97 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.78 | $869.8879 | $869.89 | $869.90 | $869.90 | |