| 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 | $176.40 | 6.286% | $187.4885 | $187.49 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.38 | 7.783% | $35.978 | $35.98 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.93 | 13.416% | $199.5328 | $199.53 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.84 | 5.140% | $45.042 | $45.04 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.46 | 12.629% | $202.124 | $202.12 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.48 | 7.533% | $67.1866 | $67.19 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.46 | 5.765% | $195.0941 | $195.09 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.95 | $932.4460 | $932.44 | $932.50 | $932.40 | |