| 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 | $174.75 | 7.156% | $187.2551 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.63 | 5.823% | $172.0999 | $172.10 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.27 | 11.202% | $63.6854 | $63.69 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.90 | 10.463% | $87.1553 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.34 | 7.802% | $173.9277 | $173.93 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.72 | 12.159% | $49.0359 | $49.04 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.56 | 7.749% | $115.8948 | $115.89 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.17 | $849.0541 | $849.07 | $849.10 | $849.10 | |