| 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 | $187.37 | 5.182% | $197.0795 | $197.08 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.85 | 8.669% | $86.7722 | $86.77 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.60 | 7.831% | $63.189 | $63.19 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.97 | 12.401% | $58.4148 | $58.41 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.29 | 9.838% | $274.9135 | $274.91 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.79 | 5.867% | $176.5756 | $176.58 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.96 | 9.214% | $235.8586 | $235.86 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.83 | $1,092.8032 | $1,092.80 | $1,092.80 | $1,092.90 | |