| 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 | $177.60 | 5.720% | $187.7587 | $187.76 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.30 | 5.773% | $40.5111 | $40.51 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.75 | 3.469% | $60.788 | $60.79 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.29 | 8.627% | $50.2834 | $50.28 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.60 | 10.512% | $131.0672 | $131.07 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.92 | 11.807% | $117.3079 | $117.31 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.72 | 9.194% | $23.7169 | $23.72 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.18 | $611.4332 | $611.44 | $611.40 | $611.50 | |