| 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 | $177.94 | 5.567% | $187.8459 | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.72 | 7.714% | $247.4406 | $247.44 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.81 | 6.268% | $102.8781 | $102.88 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.76 | 12.298% | $250.155 | $250.16 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.31 | 9.148% | $45.089 | $45.09 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.56 | 4.569% | $199.2667 | $199.27 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.58 | 9.609% | $238.4873 | $238.49 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.68 | $1,271.1626 | $1,271.18 | $1,271.20 | $1,271.20 | |