| 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 | $175.64 | 6.735% | $187.4694 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.37 | 10.237% | $198.8345 | $198.83 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.34 | 3.155% | $30.2657 | $30.27 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.49 | 6.525% | $169.8967 | $169.90 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.49 | 8.737% | $23.3676 | $23.37 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.61 | 4.540% | $256.7607 | $256.76 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.58 | 8.577% | $162.4095 | $162.41 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.52 | $1,029.0041 | $1,029.01 | $1,028.95 | $1,029.10 | |