| 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 | $175.42 | 6.838% | $187.4152 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.73 | 7.614% | $87.9529 | $87.95 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.31 | 7.414% | $33.6313 | $33.63 | $33.65 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.25 | 7.319% | $91.4894 | $91.49 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.63 | 11.415% | $129.9433 | $129.94 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.70 | 4.471% | $65.5033 | $65.50 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.72 | 10.265% | $140.8305 | $140.83 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.76 | $736.7659 | $736.76 | $736.80 | $736.70 | |