| 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 | $179.70 | 4.500% | $187.7865 | $187.79 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.65 | 9.393% | $197.6185 | $197.62 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.58 | 4.321% | $229.0681 | $229.07 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.87 | 12.814% | $125.0769 | $125.08 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.60 | 13.525% | $96.0422 | $96.04 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.95 | 7.827% | $253.3395 | $253.34 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.62 | 7.239% | $147.5823 | $147.58 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.97 | $1,236.5140 | $1,236.52 | $1,236.55 | $1,236.50 | |