| 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 | $177.46 | 6.415% | $188.8441 | $188.84 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.56 | 5.552% | $188.4737 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.36 | 9.757% | $273.6901 | $273.69 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.75 | 13.352% | $173.1452 | $173.15 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.67 | 3.689% | $62.9081 | $62.91 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.40 | 4.710% | $8.7956 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.52 | 10.700% | $159.9836 | $159.98 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.72 | $1,055.8404 | $1,055.84 | $1,055.85 | $1,055.80 | |