| 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 | $177.40 | 5.606% | $187.345 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.48 | 7.386% | $56.3562 | $56.36 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.96 | 9.528% | $209.1547 | $209.15 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.75 | 11.403% | $6.4057 | $6.41 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.34 | 13.203% | $269.808 | $269.81 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.29 | 8.386% | $149.887 | $149.89 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.96 | 8.490% | $78.0694 | $78.07 | $78.05 | $78.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.18 | $957.0260 | $957.04 | $957.00 | $957.10 | |