| 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 | 5.677% | $187.545 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.84 | 5.788% | $65.4193 | $65.42 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.36 | 11.196% | $142.7312 | $142.73 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.59 | 4.609% | $25.7234 | $25.72 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.73 | 7.824% | $270.3471 | $270.35 | $270.35 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.34 | 7.845% | $254.8809 | $254.88 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.56 | 7.871% | $41.5951 | $41.60 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.89 | $988.2420 | $988.25 | $988.25 | $988.10 | |