| 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 | $177.88 | 7.475% | $191.1765 | $191.18 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.74 | 7.714% | $232.3822 | $232.38 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.91 | 6.684% | $207.9378 | $207.94 | $207.95 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.58 | 5.465% | $18.5407 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.90 | 13.660% | $156.7371 | $156.74 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.54 | 4.407% | $175.9676 | $175.97 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.37 | 8.857% | $148.4483 | $148.45 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.92 | $1,131.1902 | $1,131.20 | $1,131.25 | $1,131.10 | |