| 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 | $177.70 | 5.179% | $186.9031 | $186.90 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.25 | 10.257% | $156.8406 | $156.84 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.39 | 8.542% | $239.2157 | $239.22 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.44 | 10.863% | $76.9833 | $76.98 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.85 | 3.688% | $18.5083 | $18.51 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.94 | 13.768% | $208.1272 | $208.13 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.31 | 9.523% | $267.5756 | $267.58 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.88 | $1,154.1538 | $1,154.16 | $1,154.20 | $1,154.10 | |