| 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 | $170.44 | 4.698% | $178.4473 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.79 | 6.420% | $232.8363 | $232.84 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.90 | 7.492% | $52.5636 | $52.56 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.41 | 12.588% | $98.4132 | $98.41 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.79 | 11.603% | $274.309 | $274.31 | $274.30 | $274.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.80 | 6.696% | $100.0808 | $100.08 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.68 | 10.213% | $250.933 | $250.93 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.81 | $1,187.5832 | $1,187.58 | $1,187.60 | $1,187.50 | |