| 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 | $177.89 | 5.403% | $187.5014 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.70 | 3.217% | $39.945 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.53 | 6.587% | $238.2539 | $238.25 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.25 | 11.261% | $67.0348 | $67.03 | $67.05 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.71 | 12.400% | $122.19 | $122.19 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.97 | 9.625% | $257.5859 | $257.59 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.71 | 12.331% | $269.2686 | $269.27 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.76 | $1,181.7796 | $1,181.78 | $1,181.80 | $1,181.80 | |