| 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 | $171.44 | 9.545% | $187.8039 | $187.80 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.83 | 8.370% | $240.3972 | $240.40 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.87 | 9.428% | $219.808 | $219.81 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.84 | 4.648% | $81.458 | $81.46 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.93 | 3.256% | $186.8211 | $186.82 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.52 | 3.656% | $163.2789 | $163.28 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.45 | 7.628% | $53.222 | $53.22 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.88 | $1,132.7891 | $1,132.79 | $1,132.75 | $1,132.80 | |