| 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 | $173.43 | 8.268% | $187.7692 | $187.77 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.69 | 9.541% | $263.6542 | $263.65 | $263.65 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.39 | 10.259% | $139.3564 | $139.36 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.32 | 10.282% | $56.5967 | $56.60 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.78 | 6.508% | $39.1736 | $39.17 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.51 | 10.376% | $173.8532 | $173.85 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.97 | 4.349% | $258.7542 | $258.75 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.09 | $1,119.1575 | $1,119.15 | $1,119.10 | $1,119.40 | |