| 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 | $176.37 | 6.236% | $187.3684 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.35 | 7.832% | $255.9393 | $255.94 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.48 | 12.127% | $225.9135 | $225.91 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.37 | 9.489% | $210.624 | $210.62 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.84 | 5.471% | $61.0044 | $61.00 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.83 | 5.628% | $76.9289 | $76.93 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.30 | 9.235% | $161.9955 | $162.00 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.54 | $1,179.7740 | $1,179.77 | $1,179.75 | $1,179.70 | |