| 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 | $179.49 | 4.374% | $187.3409 | $187.34 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.84 | 6.577% | $140.5111 | $140.51 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.95 | 10.447% | $18.7208 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.90 | 7.559% | $88.0908 | $88.09 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.98 | 12.108% | $61.637 | $61.64 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.85 | 8.672% | $186.7528 | $186.75 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.93 | 3.785% | $219.9516 | $219.95 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.94 | $903.0050 | $903.00 | $903.00 | $903.00 | |