| 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 | $178.85 | 3.490% | $185.0919 | $185.09 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.71 | 12.711% | $214.9511 | $214.95 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.47 | 3.143% | $36.5848 | $36.58 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.61 | 4.452% | $88.3768 | $88.38 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.46 | 10.843% | $236.6055 | $236.61 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.82 | 13.564% | $145.1575 | $145.16 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.87 | 3.369% | $180.7614 | $180.76 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.79 | $1,087.5290 | $1,087.53 | $1,087.55 | $1,087.70 | |