| 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 | $175.62 | 6.578% | $187.1723 | $187.17 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.29 | 9.256% | $25.4457 | $25.45 | $25.45 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.38 | 3.402% | $92.4207 | $92.42 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.55 | 12.805% | $57.0229 | $57.02 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.68 | 12.347% | $192.8773 | $192.88 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.40 | 8.597% | $68.8505 | $68.85 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.77 | 8.582% | $96.3882 | $96.39 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $662.69 | $720.1776 | $720.18 | $720.15 | $720.20 | |