| 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 | 5.224% | $187.5618 | $187.56 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.98 | 5.392% | $145.4199 | $145.42 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.40 | 8.835% | $251.8442 | $251.84 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.50 | 6.825% | $200.2969 | $200.30 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.29 | 8.588% | $247.8955 | $247.90 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.28 | 5.372% | $101.4522 | $101.45 | $101.45 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.99 | 7.710% | $58.1526 | $58.15 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.69 | $1,192.6231 | $1,192.62 | $1,192.60 | $1,192.70 | |