| 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 | $178.63 | 5.214% | $187.9438 | $187.94 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.33 | 10.392% | $79.8465 | $79.85 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.86 | 5.201% | $84.0135 | $84.01 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.40 | 8.754% | $121.152 | $121.15 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.55 | 8.587% | $58.1483 | $58.15 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.37 | 10.317% | $90.8681 | $90.87 | $90.85 | $90.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.49 | 6.795% | $98.7747 | $98.77 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.63 | $720.7469 | $720.74 | $720.70 | $720.70 | |