| 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 | $174.94 | 7.165% | $187.4745 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.54 | 7.855% | $264.8272 | $264.83 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.49 | 13.125% | $53.7231 | $53.72 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.53 | 4.631% | $29.8512 | $29.85 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.35 | 6.558% | $186.8495 | $186.85 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.47 | 13.222% | $70.7298 | $70.73 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.71 | 12.594% | $233.869 | $233.87 | $233.85 | $233.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.03 | $1,027.3243 | $1,027.32 | $1,027.30 | $1,027.30 | |