| 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 | $178.50 | 5.117% | $187.6338 | $187.63 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.71 | 6.299% | $140.0064 | $140.01 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.54 | 13.825% | $204.3614 | $204.36 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.91 | 3.440% | $250.2317 | $250.23 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.36 | 7.724% | $7.9285 | $7.93 | $7.95 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.87 | 4.174% | $208.2126 | $208.21 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.92 | 7.449% | $119.1824 | $119.18 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.81 | $1,117.5568 | $1,117.55 | $1,117.60 | $1,117.50 | |