| 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 | $174.84 | 7.290% | $187.5858 | $187.59 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.50 | 6.135% | $75.8865 | $75.89 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.94 | 4.531% | $140.0088 | $140.01 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.55 | 8.534% | $46.1812 | $46.18 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.61 | 8.400% | $184.9412 | $184.94 | $184.95 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.33 | 10.190% | $184.3809 | $184.38 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.60 | 11.854% | $197.5342 | $197.53 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.37 | $1,016.5186 | $1,016.52 | $1,016.60 | $1,016.50 | |