| 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 | $178.34 | 5.196% | $187.6065 | $187.61 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.28 | 5.228% | $127.6205 | $127.62 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.74 | 6.125% | $243.8116 | $243.81 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.90 | 13.853% | $276.5489 | $276.55 | $276.55 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.51 | 3.367% | $48.076 | $48.08 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.96 | 7.232% | $190.8301 | $190.83 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.81 | 8.700% | $162.8435 | $162.84 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.54 | $1,237.3371 | $1,237.34 | $1,237.35 | $1,237.20 | |