| 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 | $188.76 | 3.175% | $194.7531 | $194.75 | $194.75 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.85 | 11.569% | $277.6395 | $277.64 | $277.65 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.69 | 12.358% | $80.5495 | $80.55 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.91 | 11.488% | $152.6382 | $152.64 | $152.65 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.98 | 4.266% | $78.1786 | $78.18 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.95 | 7.204% | $168.2567 | $168.26 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.32 | 9.637% | $177.9628 | $177.96 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.46 | $1,129.9784 | $1,129.98 | $1,130.00 | $1,130.00 | |