| 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 | $178.50 | 5.275% | $187.9159 | $187.92 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.76 | 6.430% | $212.6046 | $212.60 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.67 | 11.657% | $229.645 | $229.65 | $229.65 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.96 | 6.479% | $240.5999 | $240.60 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.45 | 3.486% | $35.6509 | $35.65 | $35.65 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.43 | 11.826% | $226.3694 | $226.37 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.73 | 11.525% | $74.4206 | $74.42 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.50 | $1,207.2063 | $1,207.21 | $1,207.15 | $1,207.20 | |