| 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 | $177.87 | 5.294% | $187.2864 | $187.29 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.78 | 8.535% | $249.3917 | $249.39 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.70 | 8.423% | $13.7697 | $13.77 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.90 | 8.671% | $22.7122 | $22.71 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.88 | 9.819% | $14.1447 | $14.14 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.35 | 10.416% | $248.8225 | $248.82 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.26 | 7.825% | $63.8971 | $63.90 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.74 | $800.0243 | $800.02 | $800.00 | $800.00 | |