| 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 | $176.38 | 6.233% | $187.3738 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.96 | 4.622% | $165.2609 | $165.26 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.56 | 4.702% | $182.7678 | $182.77 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.43 | 5.800% | $147.5169 | $147.52 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.96 | 3.560% | $33.0978 | $33.10 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.44 | 6.131% | $154.3569 | $154.36 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.89 | 4.205% | $46.7776 | $46.78 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.62 | $917.1517 | $917.16 | $917.10 | $917.30 | |