| 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 | $177.49 | 5.616% | $187.4578 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.99 | 13.767% | $88.7269 | $88.73 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.29 | 11.541% | $196.6356 | $196.64 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.32 | 13.126% | $35.4311 | $35.43 | $35.45 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.86 | 6.132% | $56.1014 | $56.10 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.64 | 13.405% | $26.8089 | $26.81 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.77 | 10.809% | $225.7955 | $225.80 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.36 | $816.9572 | $816.97 | $817.00 | $816.90 | |