| 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 | $178.48 | 5.206% | $187.7717 | $187.77 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.96 | 12.379% | $113.4578 | $113.46 | $113.45 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.29 | 7.654% | $225.3091 | $225.31 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.32 | 4.293% | $5.5484 | $5.55 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.75 | 9.511% | $269.1233 | $269.12 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.97 | 3.785% | $229.3337 | $229.33 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.43 | 12.258% | $139.6826 | $139.68 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.20 | $1,170.2266 | $1,170.22 | $1,170.20 | $1,170.20 | |