| 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 | $178.31 | 5.178% | $187.5429 | $187.54 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.61 | 6.532% | $10.2377 | $10.24 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.83 | 12.432% | $246.0349 | $246.03 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.60 | 10.591% | $6.1931 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.26 | 9.149% | $27.571 | $27.57 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.36 | 13.767% | $164.234 | $164.23 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.41 | 8.762% | $35.2498 | $35.25 | $35.25 | $35.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.38 | $677.0634 | $677.05 | $677.10 | $676.90 | |