| 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 | $179.69 | 4.277% | $187.3753 | $187.38 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.94 | 11.500% | $176.1031 | $176.10 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.68 | 8.850% | $60.6077 | $60.61 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.45 | 5.545% | $97.5764 | $97.58 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.73 | 5.186% | $158.5469 | $158.55 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.57 | 3.388% | $121.5533 | $121.55 | $121.55 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.98 | 6.818% | $95.0467 | $95.05 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.04 | $896.8094 | $896.82 | $896.85 | $896.80 | |