| 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 | $177.71 | 5.394% | $187.2957 | $187.30 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.86 | 7.234% | $68.4796 | $68.48 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.41 | 11.390% | $38.3293 | $38.33 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.53 | 7.678% | $241.7694 | $241.77 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.85 | 8.743% | $137.9405 | $137.94 | $137.95 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.51 | 7.757% | $169.7281 | $169.73 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.83 | 12.789% | $94.551 | $94.55 | $94.55 | $94.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.70 | $938.0936 | $938.10 | $938.15 | $938.10 | |