| 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 | $177.62 | 5.292% | $187.0197 | $187.02 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.75 | 5.537% | $22.9543 | $22.95 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.43 | 11.395% | $10.5045 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.46 | 4.469% | $256.4296 | $256.43 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.90 | 9.610% | $237.7441 | $237.74 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.68 | 7.401% | $20.0625 | $20.06 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.36 | 7.339% | $56.2027 | $56.20 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.20 | $790.9174 | $790.90 | $790.90 | $790.90 | |