| 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 | $177.61 | 5.655% | $187.6538 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.65 | 7.521% | $185.635 | $185.64 | $185.65 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.40 | 11.342% | $214.222 | $214.22 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.47 | 3.226% | $101.6466 | $101.65 | $101.65 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.96 | 13.470% | $102.0776 | $102.08 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.69 | 7.770% | $70.7941 | $70.79 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.82 | 13.408% | $216.4051 | $216.41 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.60 | $1,078.4342 | $1,078.44 | $1,078.45 | $1,078.40 | |