| 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 | $178.72 | 6.798% | $190.8694 | $190.87 | $190.85 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.84 | 5.567% | $87.4517 | $87.45 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.87 | 4.765% | $121.3912 | $121.39 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.40 | 3.442% | $11.7924 | $11.79 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.67 | 7.102% | $25.351 | $25.35 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.71 | 9.251% | $60.8637 | $60.86 | $60.85 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.31 | 6.669% | $189.1348 | $189.13 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.52 | $686.8542 | $686.84 | $686.85 | $687.00 | |