| 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 | $177.84 | 5.679% | $187.9395 | $187.94 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.56 | 10.309% | $150.638 | $150.64 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.85 | 8.568% | $243.0295 | $243.03 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.60 | 8.125% | $134.7238 | $134.72 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.87 | 7.589% | $39.6681 | $39.67 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.42 | 5.536% | $63.7649 | $63.76 | $63.75 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.80 | 5.473% | $157.9986 | $158.00 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.94 | $977.7624 | $977.76 | $977.75 | $977.70 | |