| 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 | $178.42 | 5.198% | $187.6943 | $187.69 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.48 | 4.790% | $131.4905 | $131.49 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.65 | 5.167% | $220.4826 | $220.48 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.29 | 5.113% | $26.5831 | $26.58 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.31 | 3.688% | $133.0421 | $133.04 | $133.05 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.49 | 8.519% | $259.8922 | $259.89 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.51 | 11.582% | $229.3122 | $229.31 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.15 | $1,188.4970 | $1,188.48 | $1,188.55 | $1,188.50 | |