| 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 | $176.27 | 6.179% | $187.1617 | $187.16 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.98 | 11.368% | $124.7099 | $124.71 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.41 | 8.798% | $121.2119 | $121.21 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.56 | 8.620% | $120.0903 | $120.09 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.67 | 12.464% | $52.4869 | $52.49 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.52 | 11.610% | $122.2353 | $122.24 | $122.25 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.61 | 6.316% | $257.9332 | $257.93 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.02 | $985.8292 | $985.83 | $985.85 | $985.80 | |