| 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 | $177.86 | 5.625% | $187.8646 | $187.86 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.69 | 9.417% | $202.0823 | $202.08 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.36 | 8.759% | $49.3331 | $49.33 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.75 | 10.365% | $37.2482 | $37.25 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.82 | 5.349% | $202.0805 | $202.08 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.96 | 3.377% | $173.632 | $173.63 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.78 | 4.145% | $12.2683 | $12.27 | $12.25 | $12.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.22 | $864.5090 | $864.50 | $864.55 | $864.50 | |