| 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 | $173.80 | 7.868% | $187.4746 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.74 | 5.447% | $185.3126 | $185.31 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.45 | 11.851% | $132.4875 | $132.49 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.51 | 6.819% | $41.136 | $41.14 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.80 | 7.818% | $14.8789 | $14.88 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.83 | 10.468% | $34.0573 | $34.06 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.84 | 4.654% | $50.0665 | $50.07 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.97 | $645.4134 | $645.42 | $645.40 | $645.50 | |