| 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 | $177.45 | 5.394% | $187.0217 | $187.02 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.46 | 13.355% | $11.8569 | $11.86 | $11.85 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.82 | 8.203% | $52.8247 | $52.82 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.67 | 8.819% | $89.9607 | $89.96 | $89.95 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.93 | 10.252% | $109.0723 | $109.07 | $109.05 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.60 | 13.669% | $124.5812 | $124.58 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.70 | 8.547% | $162.4949 | $162.49 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.63 | $737.8124 | $737.80 | $737.75 | $737.90 | |