| 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 | $99.41 | 5.803% | $105.1788 | $105.18 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.71 | 3.825% | $177.2397 | $177.24 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.41 | 6.832% | $123.2948 | $123.29 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.65 | 13.795% | $88.3618 | $88.36 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.95 | 10.415% | $207.525 | $207.53 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.72 | 10.347% | $240.2475 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.90 | 8.675% | $245.4968 | $245.50 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.75 | $1,187.3444 | $1,187.35 | $1,187.40 | $1,187.30 | |