| 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 | $176.97 | 5.657% | $186.9812 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.64 | 10.397% | $196.1092 | $196.11 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.73 | 10.202% | $239.9428 | $239.94 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.43 | 11.163% | $66.0642 | $66.06 | $66.05 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.89 | 7.134% | $237.7196 | $237.72 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.29 | 9.670% | $170.3065 | $170.31 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.44 | 6.382% | $122.8074 | $122.81 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.39 | $1,219.9309 | $1,219.93 | $1,219.90 | $1,219.90 | |