| 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 | $174.42 | 7.480% | $187.4666 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.46 | 11.186% | $160.6193 | $160.62 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.69 | 6.669% | $154.3394 | $154.34 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.51 | 5.759% | $22.7488 | $22.75 | $22.75 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.51 | 5.642% | $34.3442 | $34.34 | $34.35 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.39 | 3.452% | $225.9288 | $225.93 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.33 | 6.573% | $53.6382 | $53.64 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.31 | $839.0853 | $839.09 | $839.10 | $838.90 | |