| 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 | $177.32 | 5.479% | $187.0354 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.64 | 11.773% | $143.7848 | $143.78 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.79 | 12.225% | $106.3781 | $106.38 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.97 | 7.632% | $93.6076 | $93.61 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.26 | 7.489% | $67.9975 | $68.00 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.63 | 6.643% | $45.4619 | $45.46 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.65 | 4.690% | $210.0605 | $210.06 | $210.05 | $210.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.26 | $854.3258 | $854.33 | $854.35 | $854.40 | |