| 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 | $178.32 | 5.365% | $187.8869 | $187.89 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.57 | 12.677% | $88.5303 | $88.53 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.28 | 6.729% | $261.7849 | $261.78 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.73 | 7.156% | $192.5915 | $192.59 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.31 | 3.702% | $201.5034 | $201.50 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.72 | 12.849% | $168.9575 | $168.96 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.99 | 11.265% | $7.7774 | $7.78 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.92 | $1,109.0319 | $1,109.03 | $1,109.10 | $1,109.10 | |