| 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 | $177.67 | 5.776% | $187.9322 | $187.93 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.37 | 9.249% | $190.4975 | $190.50 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.98 | 6.685% | $251.7553 | $251.76 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.94 | 13.843% | $106.9441 | $106.94 | $106.95 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.37 | 13.290% | $205.4741 | $205.47 | $205.45 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.60 | 9.769% | $51.1524 | $51.15 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.43 | 10.398% | $44.6339 | $44.63 | $44.65 | $44.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.36 | $1,038.3895 | $1,038.38 | $1,038.40 | $1,038.40 | |