| 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 | $178.27 | 5.268% | $187.6613 | $187.66 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.94 | 8.490% | $272.2448 | $272.24 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.66 | 5.523% | $8.0831 | $8.08 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.40 | 10.647% | $28.1043 | $28.10 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.52 | 5.495% | $115.5381 | $115.54 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.37 | 9.125% | $173.9125 | $173.91 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.34 | 8.350% | $39.3744 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.50 | $824.9185 | $824.90 | $824.90 | $824.90 | |