| 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 | $167.50 | 4.856% | $175.6338 | $175.63 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.54 | 11.577% | $44.1175 | $44.12 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.33 | 12.666% | $39.8049 | $39.80 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.93 | 7.469% | $219.1615 | $219.16 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.64 | 7.128% | $266.3631 | $266.36 | $266.35 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.26 | 7.334% | $8.8658 | $8.87 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.60 | 11.870% | $233.3608 | $233.36 | $233.35 | $233.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.80 | $987.3074 | $987.30 | $987.25 | $987.40 | |