| 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 | $177.48 | 5.563% | $187.3532 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.58 | 7.297% | $231.3109 | $231.31 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.65 | 4.103% | $207.8416 | $207.84 | $207.85 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.38 | 8.619% | $269.7879 | $269.79 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.67 | 7.318% | $50.0853 | $50.09 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.32 | 12.676% | $56.6986 | $56.70 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.84 | 3.740% | $106.6862 | $106.69 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.92 | $1,109.7637 | $1,109.77 | $1,109.80 | $1,109.80 | |