| 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 | $176.63 | 6.128% | $187.4539 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.35 | 12.603% | $153.5342 | $153.53 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.63 | 12.849% | $146.2862 | $146.29 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.48 | 7.745% | $56.5446 | $56.54 | $56.55 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.87 | 11.170% | $161.052 | $161.05 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.52 | 4.863% | $57.1713 | $57.17 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.87 | 3.290% | $114.5176 | $114.52 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.35 | $876.5598 | $876.55 | $876.55 | $876.60 | |