| 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 | $179.72 | 4.353% | $187.5432 | $187.54 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.86 | 5.368% | $242.1989 | $242.20 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.90 | 5.666% | $109.787 | $109.79 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.40 | 10.187% | $163.5175 | $163.52 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.48 | 5.547% | $160.9381 | $160.94 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.83 | 5.203% | $39.7983 | $39.80 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.76 | 3.665% | $145.9189 | $145.92 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.95 | $1,049.7019 | $1,049.71 | $1,049.70 | $1,049.60 | |