| 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 | $179.77 | 4.388% | $187.6583 | $187.66 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.77 | 12.552% | $105.54 | $105.54 | $105.55 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.57 | 8.374% | $204.3609 | $204.36 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.46 | 13.216% | $130.7192 | $130.72 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.69 | 13.518% | $104.0847 | $104.08 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.91 | 11.643% | $46.7896 | $46.79 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.57 | 6.541% | $31.5042 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.74 | $810.6569 | $810.65 | $810.65 | $810.70 | |