| 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 | $178.97 | 4.833% | $187.6196 | $187.62 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.70 | 9.650% | $131.2511 | $131.25 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.35 | 8.544% | $60.0791 | $60.08 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.40 | 3.212% | $142.8454 | $142.85 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.41 | 4.485% | $257.4615 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.51 | 9.583% | $139.7293 | $139.73 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.33 | 11.642% | $163.3657 | $163.37 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.67 | $1,082.3517 | $1,082.36 | $1,082.35 | $1,082.40 | |