| 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 | $174.97 | 7.768% | $188.5617 | $188.56 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.71 | 7.373% | $180.0753 | $180.08 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.38 | 8.367% | $34.0056 | $34.01 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.79 | 8.428% | $53.9863 | $53.99 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.41 | 11.531% | $183.3681 | $183.37 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.94 | 6.564% | $191.7513 | $191.75 | $191.75 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.87 | 3.837% | $49.7068 | $49.71 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.07 | $881.4551 | $881.47 | $881.45 | $881.60 | |