| 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 | $174.84 | 7.308% | $187.6173 | $187.62 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.25 | 6.781% | $250.1345 | $250.13 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.92 | 10.205% | $89.1779 | $89.18 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.36 | 5.130% | $26.661 | $26.66 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.40 | 11.147% | $101.5884 | $101.59 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.64 | 8.848% | $39.8819 | $39.88 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.54 | 4.590% | $202.4235 | $202.42 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.95 | $897.4845 | $897.48 | $897.50 | $897.50 | |