| 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 | $177.89 | 5.225% | $187.1848 | $187.18 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.76 | 4.360% | $135.4175 | $135.42 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.40 | 11.444% | $136.4075 | $136.41 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.26 | 11.667% | $79.5739 | $79.57 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.49 | 4.823% | $192.3397 | $192.34 | $192.35 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.45 | 12.432% | $226.4943 | $226.49 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.45 | 6.188% | $29.1486 | $29.15 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.70 | $986.5663 | $986.56 | $986.55 | $986.50 | |