| 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 | $179.56 | 4.467% | $187.5809 | $187.58 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.36 | 5.198% | $175.0074 | $175.01 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.72 | 9.467% | $83.9831 | $83.98 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.53 | 7.808% | $71.7247 | $71.72 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.43 | 11.738% | $68.6407 | $68.64 | $68.65 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.86 | 10.134% | $228.9245 | $228.92 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.28 | 9.104% | $129.0482 | $129.05 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.74 | $944.9095 | $944.90 | $944.90 | $944.80 | |