| 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 | $174.47 | 7.320% | $187.2412 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.93 | 4.637% | $201.8762 | $201.88 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.48 | 3.261% | $20.1152 | $20.12 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.56 | 6.570% | $267.0218 | $267.02 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.47 | 10.571% | $207.2875 | $207.29 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.45 | 9.865% | $116.9513 | $116.95 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.41 | 9.221% | $77.9947 | $77.99 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.77 | $1,078.4879 | $1,078.49 | $1,078.50 | $1,078.50 | |