| 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 | $177.48 | 5.430% | $187.1172 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.94 | 3.808% | $251.1531 | $251.15 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.31 | 8.416% | $89.2372 | $89.24 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.36 | 11.491% | $145.3397 | $145.34 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.25 | 11.167% | $46.9681 | $46.97 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.25 | 5.649% | $232.6919 | $232.69 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.71 | 10.271% | $144.1352 | $144.14 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.30 | $1,096.6424 | $1,096.65 | $1,096.65 | $1,096.60 | |