| 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 | $175.97 | 6.846% | $188.0169 | $188.02 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.73 | 5.290% | $61.8368 | $61.84 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.61 | 6.586% | $127.4875 | $127.49 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.57 | 4.306% | $233.1969 | $233.20 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.86 | 10.265% | $211.5544 | $211.55 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.60 | 12.633% | $43.4763 | $43.48 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.99 | 10.683% | $8.8436 | $8.84 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.33 | $874.4124 | $874.42 | $874.45 | $874.40 | |