| 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 | $187.77 | 6.480% | $199.9375 | $199.94 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.64 | 9.499% | $137.5745 | $137.57 | $137.55 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.42 | 12.448% | $250.1068 | $250.11 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.35 | 3.848% | $172.7511 | $172.75 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.29 | 8.116% | $191.6789 | $191.68 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.55 | 4.670% | $132.4599 | $132.46 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.44 | 12.328% | $93.7265 | $93.73 | $93.75 | $93.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.46 | $1,178.2352 | $1,178.24 | $1,178.25 | $1,178.30 | |