| 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 | $168.58 | 5.496% | $177.8452 | $177.85 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.67 | 6.117% | $89.8493 | $89.85 | $89.85 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.37 | 12.285% | $164.3516 | $164.35 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.32 | 12.745% | $132.2724 | $132.27 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.48 | 9.639% | $236.2501 | $236.25 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.75 | 12.441% | $265.0797 | $265.08 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.64 | 4.385% | $121.7547 | $121.75 | $121.75 | $121.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.81 | $1,187.4030 | $1,187.40 | $1,187.40 | $1,187.50 | |