| 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 | $178.73 | 4.850% | $187.3984 | $187.40 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.26 | 3.862% | $56.3555 | $56.36 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.51 | 9.337% | $189.7106 | $189.71 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.88 | 8.772% | $193.4836 | $193.48 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.37 | 13.233% | $30.9919 | $30.99 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.65 | 5.169% | $9.0971 | $9.10 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.91 | 7.601% | $161.3047 | $161.30 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.31 | $828.3418 | $828.34 | $828.35 | $828.40 | |