| 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 | 5.273% | $187.2491 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.28 | 6.372% | $55.6113 | $55.61 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.26 | 13.508% | $137.6398 | $137.64 | $137.65 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.57 | 5.355% | $55.3851 | $55.39 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.36 | 10.456% | $84.3442 | $84.34 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.37 | 11.488% | $82.9136 | $82.91 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.55 | 3.202% | $133.6982 | $133.70 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.26 | $736.8413 | $736.84 | $736.85 | $736.70 | |