| 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 | $172.38 | 8.589% | $187.1857 | $187.19 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.67 | 3.422% | $56.5408 | $56.54 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.67 | 7.587% | $215.8948 | $215.89 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.41 | 6.523% | $236.9178 | $236.92 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.46 | 8.640% | $5.9317 | $5.93 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.55 | 12.497% | $138.99 | $138.99 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.55 | 9.715% | $39.0037 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.69 | $880.4645 | $880.46 | $880.50 | $880.40 | |