| 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 | $178.54 | 5.200% | $187.8241 | $187.82 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.38 | 6.652% | $188.1128 | $188.11 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.93 | 9.187% | $160.4285 | $160.43 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.73 | 12.472% | $86.2998 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.82 | 11.522% | $278.6043 | $278.60 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.70 | 9.109% | $11.6747 | $11.67 | $11.65 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.95 | 6.596% | $68.1681 | $68.17 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.05 | $981.1123 | $981.10 | $981.05 | $981.10 | |