| 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 | $177.47 | 5.575% | $187.364 | $187.36 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.57 | 10.417% | $86.7546 | $86.75 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.65 | 7.500% | $183.4488 | $183.45 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.91 | 5.803% | $84.5472 | $84.55 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.58 | 8.805% | $206.2725 | $206.27 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.29 | 5.518% | $173.3555 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.74 | 7.703% | $92.3446 | $92.34 | $92.35 | $92.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.21 | $1,014.0872 | $1,014.08 | $1,014.05 | $1,014.10 | |