| 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 | $177.88 | 5.436% | $187.5496 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.69 | 10.588% | $216.4097 | $216.41 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.37 | 13.197% | $32.114 | $32.11 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.64 | 10.122% | $137.2561 | $137.26 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.70 | 5.619% | $33.4812 | $33.48 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.85 | 7.313% | $24.521 | $24.52 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.25 | 3.227% | $206.7121 | $206.71 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.38 | $838.0437 | $838.04 | $838.00 | $838.00 | |