| 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 | $174.48 | 7.381% | $187.3584 | $187.36 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.80 | 5.486% | $105.275 | $105.28 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.50 | 11.801% | $114.596 | $114.60 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.37 | 6.744% | $119.9482 | $119.95 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.67 | 13.436% | $147.0925 | $147.09 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.57 | 12.370% | $48.9596 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.84 | 13.216% | $134.5459 | $134.55 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.23 | $857.7756 | $857.79 | $857.80 | $857.80 | |