| 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 | $174.40 | 7.362% | $187.2393 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.40 | 13.139% | $88.701 | $88.70 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.42 | 5.236% | $45.6935 | $45.69 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.77 | 9.702% | $8.5238 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.88 | 9.360% | $68.7656 | $68.77 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.51 | 11.820% | $228.6831 | $228.68 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.91 | 3.778% | $137.9313 | $137.93 | $137.95 | $137.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.29 | $765.5376 | $765.53 | $765.55 | $765.50 | |