| 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 | $179.86 | 4.456% | $187.8746 | $187.87 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.73 | 3.577% | $56.6877 | $56.69 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.65 | 11.804% | $70.0452 | $70.05 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.98 | 9.681% | $176.5645 | $176.56 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.31 | 5.367% | $238.4561 | $238.46 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.57 | 4.535% | $115.5843 | $115.58 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.65 | 12.507% | $142.4901 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.75 | $987.7025 | $987.70 | $987.70 | $987.80 | |