| 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 | $177.98 | 5.857% | $188.4043 | $188.40 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.87 | 12.571% | $106.7961 | $106.80 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.84 | 9.426% | $47.9724 | $47.97 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.29 | 8.675% | $191.5832 | $191.58 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.64 | 6.176% | $249.1314 | $249.13 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.94 | 5.626% | $257.6641 | $257.66 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.84 | 6.288% | $72.1058 | $72.11 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.40 | $1,113.6573 | $1,113.65 | $1,113.65 | $1,113.70 | |