| 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 | $173.59 | 5.637% | $183.3753 | $183.38 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.63 | 10.200% | $210.0743 | $210.07 | $210.05 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.76 | 7.473% | $97.5425 | $97.54 | $97.55 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.81 | 5.560% | $186.6406 | $186.64 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.59 | 7.205% | $27.4338 | $27.43 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.75 | 8.672% | $217.0723 | $217.07 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.82 | 10.825% | $164.9298 | $164.93 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.95 | $1,087.0686 | $1,087.06 | $1,087.10 | $1,087.00 | |