| 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 | $177.96 | 5.152% | $187.1285 | $187.13 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.27 | 9.552% | $170.1014 | $170.10 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.47 | 7.370% | $32.7156 | $32.72 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.42 | 12.104% | $61.007 | $61.01 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.59 | 10.200% | $16.0782 | $16.08 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.64 | 4.326% | $75.7824 | $75.78 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.97 | 12.585% | $253.2825 | $253.28 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.32 | $796.0956 | $796.10 | $796.15 | $796.10 | |