| 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 | $175.89 | 6.823% | $187.891 | $187.89 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.53 | 3.726% | $62.7853 | $62.79 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.95 | 13.862% | $29.5472 | $29.55 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.37 | 6.602% | $45.1673 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.49 | 12.448% | $132.1152 | $132.12 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.48 | 12.406% | $147.7914 | $147.79 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.62 | 7.740% | $7.1324 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $560.33 | $612.4298 | $612.44 | $612.45 | $612.40 | |