| 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 | $176.47 | 6.397% | $187.7588 | $187.76 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.40 | 6.114% | $189.3074 | $189.31 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.98 | 5.310% | $213.7582 | $213.76 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.91 | 5.143% | $35.654 | $35.65 | $35.65 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.75 | 9.139% | $34.6516 | $34.65 | $34.65 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.32 | 7.281% | $6.7802 | $6.78 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.93 | 7.674% | $218.5028 | $218.50 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.76 | $886.4130 | $886.41 | $886.40 | $886.60 | |