| 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 | $174.92 | 7.194% | $187.5037 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.45 | 6.170% | $151.2392 | $151.24 | $151.25 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.73 | 10.587% | $45.0421 | $45.04 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.59 | 4.439% | $207.4054 | $207.41 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.48 | 11.567% | $209.1658 | $209.17 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.79 | 8.651% | $67.1355 | $67.14 | $67.15 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.32 | 12.439% | $29.5939 | $29.59 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.28 | $897.0856 | $897.09 | $897.10 | $897.00 | |