| 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 | $177.88 | 5.408% | $187.4998 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.38 | 13.693% | $269.8844 | $269.88 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.45 | 7.717% | $80.1953 | $80.20 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.79 | 5.573% | $59.9549 | $59.95 | $59.95 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.76 | 12.524% | $187.645 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.75 | 10.554% | $205.3541 | $205.35 | $205.35 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.71 | 6.211% | $36.8658 | $36.87 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.72 | $1,027.3993 | $1,027.40 | $1,027.40 | $1,027.50 | |