| 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 | $177.94 | 5.422% | $187.5879 | $187.59 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.71 | 10.387% | $19.5495 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.90 | 5.294% | $233.6474 | $233.65 | $233.65 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.30 | 5.107% | $99.1159 | $99.12 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.78 | 8.758% | $246.6414 | $246.64 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.90 | 3.302% | $234.3922 | $234.39 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.36 | 5.855% | $257.6087 | $257.61 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.89 | $1,278.5430 | $1,278.55 | $1,278.55 | $1,278.40 | |