| 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 | $179.40 | 4.232% | $186.9922 | $186.99 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.84 | 10.469% | $136.8048 | $136.80 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.83 | 9.283% | $77.4051 | $77.41 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.47 | 6.560% | $59.1088 | $59.11 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.44 | 8.379% | $174.9671 | $174.97 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.76 | 6.243% | $61.366 | $61.37 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.55 | 13.762% | $146.2411 | $146.24 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.29 | $842.8851 | $842.89 | $842.85 | $842.90 | |