| 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 | $175.27 | 6.381% | $186.454 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.99 | 4.636% | $121.3673 | $121.37 | $121.35 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.55 | 10.465% | $175.1423 | $175.14 | $175.15 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.77 | 10.777% | $10.8229 | $10.82 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.46 | 13.120% | $87.6228 | $87.62 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.88 | 12.268% | $43.6498 | $43.65 | $43.65 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.74 | 4.520% | $162.7794 | $162.78 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.66 | $787.8385 | $787.83 | $787.80 | $787.80 | |