| 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 | $173.52 | 7.870% | $187.176 | $187.18 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.46 | 3.655% | $28.4637 | $28.46 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.61 | 3.248% | $93.553 | $93.55 | $93.55 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.49 | 11.262% | $41.7121 | $41.71 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.47 | 4.507% | $69.4658 | $69.47 | $69.45 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.68 | 9.689% | $147.7291 | $147.73 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.71 | 3.343% | $155.7482 | $155.75 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.94 | $723.8479 | $723.85 | $723.85 | $723.90 | |