| 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 | $176.55 | 6.467% | $187.9675 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.88 | 10.628% | $66.244 | $66.24 | $66.25 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.79 | 7.619% | $136.4501 | $136.45 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.60 | 6.322% | $18.7127 | $18.71 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.32 | 8.451% | $153.263 | $153.26 | $153.25 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.92 | 10.365% | $76.0636 | $76.06 | $76.05 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.40 | 3.863% | $39.8834 | $39.88 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.46 | $678.5843 | $678.57 | $678.55 | $678.70 | |