| 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 | $177.36 | 5.730% | $187.5227 | $187.52 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.74 | 13.864% | $243.3729 | $243.37 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.35 | 3.852% | $176.9119 | $176.91 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.40 | 13.538% | $77.66 | $77.66 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.85 | 6.316% | $20.0406 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.53 | 5.529% | $259.1054 | $259.11 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.79 | 11.269% | $250.1216 | $250.12 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.02 | $1,214.7351 | $1,214.73 | $1,214.65 | $1,214.70 | |