| 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 | $179.96 | 4.234% | $187.5795 | $187.58 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.76 | 6.501% | $73.2301 | $73.23 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.62 | 8.591% | $63.656 | $63.66 | $63.65 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.30 | 6.111% | $100.0627 | $100.06 | $100.05 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.48 | 12.241% | $35.3335 | $35.33 | $35.35 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.32 | 6.540% | $243.2521 | $243.25 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.33 | 9.166% | $106.2513 | $106.25 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.77 | $809.3652 | $809.36 | $809.40 | $809.50 | |