| 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 | $176.78 | 6.240% | $187.8111 | $187.81 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.65 | 4.428% | $237.7303 | $237.73 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.50 | 8.338% | $270.3033 | $270.30 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.74 | 7.145% | $86.5089 | $86.51 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.50 | 13.109% | $109.1502 | $109.15 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.35 | 11.280% | $70.4959 | $70.50 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.36 | 4.425% | $155.9692 | $155.97 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.88 | $1,117.9689 | $1,117.97 | $1,117.95 | $1,118.00 | |