| 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 | $176.87 | 6.207% | $187.8483 | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.72 | 7.574% | $153.5296 | $153.53 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.56 | 10.203% | $94.2897 | $94.29 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.92 | 3.557% | $183.213 | $183.21 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.55 | 5.494% | $108.1841 | $108.18 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.61 | 6.551% | $265.962 | $265.96 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.48 | 13.595% | $194.7927 | $194.79 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.71 | $1,187.8194 | $1,187.81 | $1,187.85 | $1,187.80 | |