| 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 | $177.63 | 5.373% | $187.1741 | $187.17 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.51 | 6.828% | $20.8421 | $20.84 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.78 | 5.506% | $26.1444 | $26.14 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.44 | 13.549% | $84.5259 | $84.53 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.87 | 13.479% | $32.7614 | $32.76 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.74 | 8.636% | $119.2171 | $119.22 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.47 | 4.730% | $89.5127 | $89.51 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $520.44 | $560.1777 | $560.17 | $560.15 | $560.10 | |