| 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 | 5.373% | $188.0908 | $188.09 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.49 | 6.688% | $258.7077 | $258.71 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.95 | 13.233% | $237.7327 | $237.73 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.90 | 4.107% | $117.5368 | $117.54 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.79 | 6.301% | $154.9762 | $154.98 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.60 | 12.252% | $52.3094 | $52.31 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.82 | 10.562% | $88.2506 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.05 | $1,097.6042 | $1,097.61 | $1,097.65 | $1,097.60 | |