| 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 | $176.92 | 6.520% | $188.4552 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.97 | 4.843% | $137.3129 | $137.31 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.72 | 10.316% | $122.1419 | $122.14 | $122.15 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.80 | 4.190% | $171.7051 | $171.71 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.98 | 12.758% | $130.7767 | $130.78 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.59 | 10.386% | $118.7643 | $118.76 | $118.75 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.33 | 5.546% | $252.6032 | $252.60 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.31 | $1,121.7593 | $1,121.76 | $1,121.75 | $1,121.80 | |