| 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 | $178.97 | 4.815% | $187.5874 | $187.59 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.79 | 12.474% | $163.9758 | $163.98 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.49 | 10.623% | $27.0916 | $27.09 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.63 | 12.121% | $59.0093 | $59.01 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.44 | 5.409% | $82.6828 | $82.68 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.84 | 8.683% | $9.6076 | $9.61 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.38 | 13.467% | $9.5085 | $9.51 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.54 | $539.4630 | $539.47 | $539.50 | $539.50 | |