| 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 | $179.50 | 4.470% | $187.5237 | $187.52 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.55 | 5.483% | $253.7394 | $253.74 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.56 | 13.679% | $59.7497 | $59.75 | $59.75 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.82 | 7.728% | $10.5789 | $10.58 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.26 | 5.548% | $119.5437 | $119.54 | $119.55 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.82 | 11.687% | $129.3559 | $129.36 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.34 | 8.194% | $179.9699 | $179.97 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.85 | $940.4612 | $940.46 | $940.45 | $940.40 | |