| 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 | $170.50 | 10.539% | $188.469 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.74 | 3.250% | $65.8116 | $65.81 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.54 | 13.711% | $55.1953 | $55.20 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.54 | 10.470% | $27.1093 | $27.11 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.26 | 10.869% | $267.4825 | $267.48 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.29 | 4.678% | $251.5308 | $251.53 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.54 | 12.310% | $12.9606 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.41 | $868.5591 | $868.56 | $868.55 | $868.60 | |