| 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 | $170.34 | 10.297% | $187.8799 | $187.88 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.58 | 7.558% | $84.5191 | $84.52 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.61 | 13.308% | $75.4745 | $75.47 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.52 | 8.353% | $21.1505 | $21.15 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.27 | 12.643% | $43.1085 | $43.11 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.65 | 10.359% | $30.5143 | $30.51 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.53 | 9.574% | $44.4103 | $44.41 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $441.50 | $487.0571 | $487.05 | $487.00 | $487.10 | |