| 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 | $177.62 | 5.301% | $187.0356 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.30 | 12.305% | $145.2104 | $145.21 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.93 | 6.626% | $102.2863 | $102.29 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.47 | 10.571% | $133.2049 | $133.20 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.64 | 9.452% | $12.7402 | $12.74 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.61 | 8.312% | $185.8742 | $185.87 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.85 | 7.671% | $17.0659 | $17.07 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.42 | $783.4175 | $783.42 | $783.40 | $783.40 | |