| 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 | $175.95 | 6.538% | $187.4536 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.82 | 7.170% | $117.6941 | $117.69 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.85 | 10.625% | $69.5278 | $69.53 | $69.55 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.52 | 9.325% | $259.6687 | $259.67 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.73 | 7.360% | $69.4941 | $69.49 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.48 | 7.208% | $238.5164 | $238.52 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.96 | 12.702% | $66.4491 | $66.45 | $66.45 | $66.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.31 | $1,008.8038 | $1,008.80 | $1,008.80 | $1,008.80 | |