| 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 | $176.62 | 6.168% | $187.5139 | $187.51 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.26 | 3.500% | $232.1091 | $232.11 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.29 | 9.167% | $61.4501 | $61.45 | $61.45 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.74 | 7.669% | $46.0177 | $46.02 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.97 | 12.228% | $43.7353 | $43.74 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.74 | 12.359% | $163.752 | $163.75 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.58 | 5.689% | $46.0593 | $46.06 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.20 | $780.6374 | $780.64 | $780.60 | $780.70 | |