| 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 | $173.94 | 7.710% | $187.3508 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.52 | 6.194% | $185.3298 | $185.33 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.37 | 5.681% | $162.0829 | $162.08 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.44 | 13.603% | $247.0184 | $247.02 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.82 | 8.380% | $12.8105 | $12.81 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.76 | 3.776% | $78.6207 | $78.62 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.62 | 11.637% | $11.8558 | $11.86 | $11.85 | $11.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.47 | $885.0689 | $885.07 | $885.05 | $885.10 | |