| 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 | $169.87 | 10.194% | $187.1865 | $187.19 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.74 | 11.288% | $132.1434 | $132.14 | $132.15 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.81 | 11.195% | $184.3724 | $184.37 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.25 | 5.370% | $49.7873 | $49.79 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.99 | 11.750% | $52.5113 | $52.51 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.27 | 8.611% | $182.7597 | $182.76 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.76 | 7.572% | $189.0685 | $189.07 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.69 | $977.8291 | $977.83 | $977.80 | $977.90 | |