| 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 | $179.44 | 5.122% | $188.6309 | $188.63 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.52 | 5.782% | $172.9747 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.81 | 8.426% | $87.6191 | $87.62 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.39 | 4.608% | $39.1129 | $39.11 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.42 | 12.581% | $169.3443 | $169.34 | $169.35 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.55 | 4.108% | $20.3531 | $20.35 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.93 | 9.867% | $210.8677 | $210.87 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.06 | $888.9027 | $888.89 | $888.85 | $888.90 | |