| 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 | $179.81 | 4.529% | $187.9536 | $187.95 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.73 | 7.325% | $175.7232 | $175.72 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.35 | 11.696% | $57.3559 | $57.36 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.79 | 12.806% | $211.8384 | $211.84 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.72 | 6.150% | $85.6843 | $85.68 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.46 | 3.107% | $9.7539 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.94 | 4.510% | $59.508 | $59.51 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.80 | $787.8173 | $787.81 | $787.80 | $787.90 | |