| 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 | $173.30 | 8.199% | $187.5089 | $187.51 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.38 | 5.623% | $101.7994 | $101.80 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.78 | 3.283% | $152.6316 | $152.63 | $152.65 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.81 | 11.794% | $67.9819 | $67.98 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.86 | 4.114% | $124.791 | $124.79 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.31 | 3.854% | $40.825 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.83 | 9.326% | $273.1291 | $273.13 | $273.15 | $273.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.27 | $948.6669 | $948.67 | $948.75 | $948.60 | |