| 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 | $180.53 | 3.588% | $187.0074 | $187.01 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.95 | 5.505% | $161.3699 | $161.37 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.33 | 5.418% | $77.303 | $77.30 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.66 | 12.776% | $44.727 | $44.73 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.82 | 10.557% | $86.0355 | $86.04 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.81 | 13.334% | $193.5858 | $193.59 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.92 | 8.380% | $55.1871 | $55.19 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.02 | $805.2157 | $805.23 | $805.25 | $805.20 | |