| 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 | $177.61 | 5.825% | $187.9558 | $187.96 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.54 | 9.587% | $167.164 | $167.16 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.44 | 11.486% | $68.497 | $68.50 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.88 | 7.144% | $170.2304 | $170.23 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.87 | 7.643% | $50.4523 | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.73 | 10.446% | $93.5809 | $93.58 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.74 | 7.850% | $70.9006 | $70.90 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.81 | $808.7810 | $808.78 | $808.80 | $808.90 | |