| 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 | 5.417% | $187.0625 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.43 | 6.270% | $139.6707 | $139.67 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.37 | 12.718% | $56.7761 | $56.78 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.81 | 11.604% | $61.1702 | $61.17 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.90 | 11.228% | $224.5693 | $224.57 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.96 | 6.630% | $214.2836 | $214.28 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.66 | 4.658% | $188.0286 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.58 | $1,071.5610 | $1,071.56 | $1,071.55 | $1,071.70 | |