| 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 | $177.40 | 5.473% | $187.1091 | $187.11 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.35 | 8.660% | $205.7477 | $205.75 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.68 | 4.865% | $214.6377 | $214.64 | $214.65 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.84 | 13.526% | $78.1513 | $78.15 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.81 | 9.779% | $244.5986 | $244.60 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.37 | 4.553% | $99.7122 | $99.71 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.47 | 9.595% | $88.1911 | $88.19 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.92 | $1,118.1477 | $1,118.15 | $1,118.15 | $1,118.10 | |