| 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 | $168.54 | 11.228% | $187.4637 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.56 | 8.459% | $220.7791 | $220.78 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.88 | 9.505% | $51.3359 | $51.34 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.54 | 9.436% | $227.1235 | $227.12 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.90 | 4.572% | $144.2048 | $144.20 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.84 | 4.280% | $48.8448 | $48.84 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.59 | 6.624% | $84.862 | $84.86 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.85 | $964.6138 | $964.60 | $964.60 | $964.60 | |