| 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 | $177.80 | 5.251% | $187.1363 | $187.14 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.55 | 5.461% | $129.2425 | $129.24 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.35 | 4.669% | $187.7239 | $187.72 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.77 | 13.287% | $171.9357 | $171.94 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.36 | 7.255% | $17.5469 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.50 | 7.562% | $137.1416 | $137.14 | $137.15 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.71 | 10.530% | $161.0533 | $161.05 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.04 | $991.7802 | $991.78 | $991.80 | $991.60 | |