| 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 | $177.33 | 5.704% | $187.4449 | $187.44 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.70 | 3.287% | $37.9063 | $37.91 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.92 | 3.611% | $125.2864 | $125.29 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.95 | 3.574% | $258.8832 | $258.88 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.74 | 13.219% | $33.6713 | $33.67 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.85 | 10.756% | $174.8283 | $174.83 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.63 | 12.272% | $18.6708 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.12 | $836.6912 | $836.69 | $836.70 | $836.70 | |