| 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 | $177.92 | 5.206% | $187.1825 | $187.18 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.46 | 5.822% | $138.0554 | $138.06 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.57 | 3.487% | $240.6797 | $240.68 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.63 | 10.166% | $153.8248 | $153.82 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.50 | 12.576% | $42.216 | $42.22 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.37 | 7.456% | $250.7701 | $250.77 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.65 | 8.444% | $155.7798 | $155.78 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.10 | $1,168.5083 | $1,168.51 | $1,168.50 | $1,168.60 | |