| 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 | $174.67 | 3.349% | $180.5197 | $180.52 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.45 | 9.748% | $187.0655 | $187.07 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.54 | 12.316% | $39.9171 | $39.92 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.45 | 8.360% | $57.9184 | $57.92 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.56 | 8.448% | $87.3657 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.45 | 3.365% | $110.032 | $110.03 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.85 | 4.269% | $195.8693 | $195.87 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.97 | $858.6877 | $858.70 | $858.60 | $858.70 | |