| 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 | $178.45 | 5.249% | $187.8168 | $187.82 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.33 | 10.542% | $141.8585 | $141.86 | $141.85 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.28 | 4.415% | $128.7228 | $128.72 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.47 | 8.824% | $19.0116 | $19.01 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.95 | 8.302% | $10.776 | $10.78 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.83 | 3.479% | $82.6073 | $82.61 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.39 | 8.585% | $16.7112 | $16.71 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.70 | $587.5042 | $587.51 | $587.45 | $587.50 | |