| 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 | $178.50 | 5.167% | $187.7231 | $187.72 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.53 | 4.215% | $150.6219 | $150.62 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.52 | 6.409% | $197.41 | $197.41 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.92 | 13.274% | $8.9713 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.59 | 10.335% | $17.2012 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.68 | 7.764% | $98.798 | $98.80 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.57 | 6.151% | $215.0301 | $215.03 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.31 | $875.7556 | $875.75 | $875.70 | $875.70 | |