| 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 | $177.37 | 5.872% | $187.7852 | $187.79 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.59 | 9.443% | $171.3768 | $171.38 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.58 | 5.644% | $187.6026 | $187.60 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.41 | 3.754% | $50.2273 | $50.23 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.72 | 10.821% | $45.1263 | $45.13 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.51 | 4.730% | $125.1628 | $125.16 | $125.15 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.47 | 13.479% | $170.7519 | $170.75 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.65 | $938.0329 | $938.04 | $938.10 | $938.10 | |