| 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 | $178.25 | 5.423% | $187.9165 | $187.92 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.58 | 7.194% | $178.5638 | $178.56 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.68 | 9.700% | $73.148 | $73.15 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.35 | 8.681% | $238.3918 | $238.39 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.74 | 11.176% | $70.8636 | $70.86 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.49 | 3.548% | $71.9555 | $71.96 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.35 | 8.124% | $259.876 | $259.88 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.44 | $1,080.7152 | $1,080.72 | $1,080.70 | $1,080.80 | |