| 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 | $176.94 | 5.864% | $187.3158 | $187.32 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.69 | 4.496% | $156.4201 | $156.42 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.40 | 11.780% | $170.3527 | $170.35 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.77 | 6.119% | $252.3191 | $252.32 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.89 | 13.426% | $109.8985 | $109.90 | $109.90 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.62 | 8.420% | $186.0704 | $186.07 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.43 | 11.793% | $26.1931 | $26.19 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.74 | $1,088.5697 | $1,088.57 | $1,088.50 | $1,088.60 | |