| 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 | $178.68 | 5.109% | $187.8088 | $187.81 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.97 | 6.341% | $261.567 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.64 | 6.814% | $195.0851 | $195.09 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.41 | 3.700% | $187.0852 | $187.09 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.76 | 11.335% | $199.0224 | $199.02 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.93 | 6.748% | $45.8269 | $45.83 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.75 | 3.288% | $62.7475 | $62.75 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.14 | $1,139.1429 | $1,139.16 | $1,139.15 | $1,139.10 | |