| 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 | $176.55 | 6.136% | $187.3831 | $187.38 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.30 | 7.698% | $21.8627 | $21.86 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.55 | 8.567% | $20.1392 | $20.14 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.80 | 11.582% | $71.1893 | $71.19 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.95 | 9.164% | $146.2252 | $146.23 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.78 | 12.228% | $265.7335 | $265.73 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.71 | 4.173% | $193.4597 | $193.46 | $193.45 | $193.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.64 | $905.9927 | $905.99 | $906.05 | $906.00 | |