| 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 | $173.95 | 7.743% | $187.4189 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.96 | 13.394% | $46.4462 | $46.45 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.88 | 6.510% | $227.8036 | $227.80 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.47 | 11.784% | $32.9427 | $32.94 | $32.95 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.92 | 5.499% | $132.8443 | $132.84 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.41 | 13.697% | $56.1777 | $56.18 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.99 | 7.665% | $217.4725 | $217.47 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.58 | $901.1059 | $901.10 | $901.10 | $901.00 | |