| 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 | $177.89 | 5.185% | $187.1136 | $187.11 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.92 | 6.497% | $29.734 | $29.73 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.66 | 9.518% | $79.5758 | $79.58 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.67 | 9.446% | $215.2474 | $215.25 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.38 | 7.509% | $212.2013 | $212.20 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.85 | 9.702% | $270.7994 | $270.80 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.27 | 6.825% | $174.4132 | $174.41 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.64 | $1,169.0847 | $1,169.08 | $1,169.10 | $1,169.00 | |