| 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 | $178.97 | 4.737% | $187.4478 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.63 | 7.481% | $42.5947 | $42.59 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.39 | 3.419% | $170.0105 | $170.01 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.70 | 12.446% | $131.2245 | $131.22 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.84 | 8.789% | $256.568 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.89 | 7.217% | $93.1609 | $93.16 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.34 | 5.588% | $186.1939 | $186.19 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.76 | $1,067.2003 | $1,067.19 | $1,067.15 | $1,067.20 | |