| 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 | $177.55 | 5.301% | $186.9619 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.69 | 13.671% | $263.3643 | $263.36 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.90 | 3.442% | $6.1031 | $6.10 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.50 | 5.355% | $216.5045 | $216.50 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.75 | 3.698% | $55.7377 | $55.74 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.78 | 7.249% | $108.0855 | $108.09 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.93 | 6.562% | $173.6215 | $173.62 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.10 | $1,010.3785 | $1,010.37 | $1,010.35 | $1,010.40 | |