| 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 | $177.29 | 5.586% | $187.1934 | $187.19 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.60 | 3.718% | $211.1698 | $211.17 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.63 | 8.467% | $194.8393 | $194.84 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.96 | 10.825% | $38.7444 | $38.74 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.52 | 4.330% | $18.2786 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.83 | 13.469% | $23.6356 | $23.64 | $23.65 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.64 | 13.442% | $15.4735 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.47 | $689.3346 | $689.33 | $689.35 | $689.30 | |