| 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 | 5.404% | $187.9459 | $187.95 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.89 | 7.269% | $70.6795 | $70.68 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.73 | 11.314% | $236.7983 | $236.80 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.60 | 9.579% | $200.0913 | $200.09 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.62 | 4.106% | $119.3263 | $119.33 | $119.35 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.73 | 6.810% | $204.7868 | $204.79 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.28 | 6.556% | $252.8361 | $252.84 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.16 | $1,272.4642 | $1,272.48 | $1,272.55 | $1,272.40 | |