| 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 | $176.78 | 6.197% | $187.7351 | $187.74 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.87 | 7.535% | $84.8129 | $84.81 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.82 | 10.778% | $118.3331 | $118.33 | $118.35 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.31 | 8.488% | $91.4662 | $91.47 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.28 | 6.168% | $16.2225 | $16.22 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.43 | 7.144% | $99.0332 | $99.03 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.43 | 4.238% | $42.1434 | $42.14 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.92 | $639.7464 | $639.74 | $639.75 | $639.60 | |