| 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 | $176.55 | 6.217% | $187.5261 | $187.53 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.81 | 11.203% | $143.2406 | $143.24 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.62 | 12.236% | $142.1132 | $142.11 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.26 | 4.274% | $33.6388 | $33.64 | $33.65 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.82 | 12.713% | $11.0684 | $11.07 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.40 | 7.352% | $182.9278 | $182.93 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.79 | 3.252% | $152.5961 | $152.60 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.25 | $853.1110 | $853.12 | $853.15 | $853.00 | |