| 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 | $175.88 | 6.564% | $187.4248 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.44 | 12.190% | $162.0472 | $162.05 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.77 | 7.787% | $220.7154 | $220.72 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.37 | 8.845% | $73.3289 | $73.33 | $73.35 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.28 | 8.684% | $26.3885 | $26.39 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.90 | 4.657% | $52.2238 | $52.22 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.33 | 5.774% | $148.4327 | $148.43 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.97 | $870.5613 | $870.56 | $870.55 | $870.40 | |