| 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 | $176.88 | 5.749% | $187.0488 | $187.05 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.91 | 9.419% | $274.5432 | $274.54 | $274.55 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.60 | 5.745% | $138.103 | $138.10 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.43 | 9.830% | $25.7332 | $25.73 | $25.75 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.87 | 8.238% | $9.6007 | $9.60 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.48 | 9.389% | $174.4536 | $174.45 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.51 | 9.194% | $64.9813 | $64.98 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.68 | $874.4638 | $874.45 | $874.50 | $874.40 | |