| 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 | $178.30 | 5.442% | $188.0031 | $188.00 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.62 | 7.733% | $246.2992 | $246.30 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.30 | 3.376% | $38.5592 | $38.56 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.98 | 3.655% | $239.4223 | $239.42 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.58 | 10.818% | $159.1125 | $159.11 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.39 | 6.673% | $93.2215 | $93.22 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.78 | 13.682% | $72.5064 | $72.51 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.95 | $1,037.1242 | $1,037.12 | $1,037.05 | $1,037.10 | |