| 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 | $177.50 | 5.501% | $187.2643 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.83 | 6.140% | $238.6346 | $238.63 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.68 | 3.412% | $128.9341 | $128.93 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.85 | 11.216% | $200.022 | $200.02 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.86 | 7.724% | $8.4671 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.90 | 7.384% | $97.6121 | $97.61 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.61 | 4.208% | $198.6309 | $198.63 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.23 | $1,059.5651 | $1,059.55 | $1,059.55 | $1,059.50 | |