| 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 | $177.39 | 5.550% | $187.2351 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.39 | 3.185% | $237.7279 | $237.73 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.65 | 4.162% | $41.3002 | $41.30 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.41 | 10.367% | $189.1801 | $189.18 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.55 | 11.422% | $136.5477 | $136.55 | $136.55 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.25 | 13.401% | $114.8185 | $114.82 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.57 | 11.199% | $225.2558 | $225.26 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.21 | $1,132.0653 | $1,132.08 | $1,132.10 | $1,132.00 | |