| 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 | $174.36 | 7.688% | $187.7648 | $187.76 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.86 | 6.644% | $149.1523 | $149.15 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.50 | 6.607% | $126.3293 | $126.33 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.57 | 4.817% | $160.9675 | $160.97 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.90 | 6.379% | $40.3176 | $40.32 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.91 | 8.831% | $40.1695 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.92 | 5.543% | $228.9439 | $228.94 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.02 | $933.6449 | $933.64 | $933.60 | $933.70 | |