| 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 | $174.50 | 7.440% | $187.4828 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.92 | 5.372% | $58.924 | $58.92 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.78 | 3.702% | $246.5826 | $246.58 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.56 | 11.869% | $23.0003 | $23.00 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.38 | 3.792% | $175.8029 | $175.80 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.37 | 10.213% | $154.706 | $154.71 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.29 | 8.718% | $59.023 | $59.02 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.80 | $905.5216 | $905.51 | $905.50 | $905.50 | |