| 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 | $177.37 | 5.564% | $187.2389 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.30 | 6.604% | $228.4524 | $228.45 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.95 | 13.629% | $271.5165 | $271.52 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.70 | 8.586% | $182.0987 | $182.10 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.53 | 4.198% | $29.7277 | $29.73 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.92 | 5.652% | $119.3022 | $119.30 | $119.30 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.75 | 6.559% | $179.8183 | $179.82 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.52 | $1,198.1547 | $1,198.16 | $1,198.15 | $1,198.10 | |