| 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 | $177.66 | 5.268% | $187.0191 | $187.02 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.52 | 13.439% | $11.9338 | $11.93 | $11.95 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.79 | 9.808% | $86.5177 | $86.52 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.42 | 9.746% | $189.2241 | $189.22 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.79 | 5.698% | $178.4077 | $178.41 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.62 | 12.475% | $85.0536 | $85.05 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.86 | 13.609% | $38.468 | $38.47 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.66 | $776.6240 | $776.62 | $776.55 | $776.60 | |