| 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 | $178.94 | 4.785% | $187.5023 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.76 | 11.365% | $130.0298 | $130.03 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.82 | 6.662% | $37.1397 | $37.14 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.31 | 9.780% | $21.1985 | $21.20 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.44 | 7.619% | $213.5591 | $213.56 | $213.55 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.87 | 7.424% | $144.8827 | $144.88 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.75 | 5.820% | $170.1057 | $170.11 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.89 | $904.4178 | $904.42 | $904.45 | $904.40 | |