| 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 | $182.77 | 3.110% | $188.4541 | $188.45 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.89 | 11.304% | $220.2595 | $220.26 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.82 | 4.724% | $54.268 | $54.27 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.73 | 5.766% | $185.8626 | $185.86 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.97 | 13.440% | $87.3148 | $87.31 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.70 | 7.360% | $261.6363 | $261.64 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.46 | 4.817% | $180.7674 | $180.77 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.34 | $1,178.5627 | $1,178.56 | $1,178.50 | $1,178.70 | |