| 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 | $177.93 | 5.116% | $187.0329 | $187.03 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.26 | 3.598% | $88.3277 | $88.33 | $88.35 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.62 | 7.747% | $223.7043 | $223.70 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.80 | 8.247% | $155.6592 | $155.66 | $155.65 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.59 | 5.239% | $126.9077 | $126.91 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.49 | 6.707% | $58.1446 | $58.14 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.34 | 13.181% | $73.9525 | $73.95 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.03 | $913.7289 | $913.72 | $913.75 | $913.70 | |