| 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 | $175.90 | 6.633% | $187.5674 | $187.57 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.48 | 10.442% | $102.1368 | $102.14 | $102.15 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.71 | 10.108% | $48.1282 | $48.13 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.46 | 13.831% | $162.1636 | $162.16 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.31 | 9.470% | $218.1847 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.45 | 3.582% | $72.9735 | $72.97 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.80 | 4.199% | $71.6889 | $71.69 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.11 | $862.8431 | $862.84 | $862.85 | $862.90 | |