| 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 | $177.98 | 5.792% | $188.2886 | $188.29 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.39 | 7.199% | $151.5687 | $151.57 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.55 | 5.726% | $141.1971 | $141.20 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.56 | 12.188% | $281.0983 | $281.10 | $281.10 | $281.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.58 | 12.217% | $121.8452 | $121.85 | $121.85 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.75 | 13.867% | $147.7424 | $147.74 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.32 | 9.648% | $5.8333 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.13 | $1,037.5736 | $1,037.58 | $1,037.60 | $1,037.50 | |