| 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 | $175.58 | 6.698% | $187.3403 | $187.34 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.37 | 5.761% | $143.1687 | $143.17 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.74 | 4.786% | $33.2591 | $33.26 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.64 | 4.835% | $6.961 | $6.96 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.78 | 13.517% | $62.1846 | $62.18 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.66 | 8.531% | $174.3659 | $174.37 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.25 | 11.541% | $236.7458 | $236.75 | $236.75 | $236.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.02 | $844.0254 | $844.03 | $844.00 | $844.10 | |