| 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 | $173.69 | 8.292% | $188.0924 | $188.09 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.60 | 12.288% | $281.3937 | $281.39 | $281.40 | $281.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.39 | 11.599% | $87.4825 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.95 | 11.545% | $234.1887 | $234.19 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.85 | 4.123% | $167.4818 | $167.48 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.62 | 8.223% | $88.3316 | $88.33 | $88.35 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.66 | 11.263% | $137.5878 | $137.59 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.76 | $1,184.5585 | $1,184.55 | $1,184.65 | $1,184.60 | |