| 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 | $177.34 | 5.646% | $187.3526 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.83 | 12.839% | $108.1336 | $108.13 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.38 | 10.705% | $256.1492 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.67 | 4.440% | $225.2457 | $225.25 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.49 | 6.500% | $201.8069 | $201.81 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.60 | 3.641% | $222.4136 | $222.41 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.95 | 10.323% | $181.9778 | $181.98 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,289.26 | $1,383.0794 | $1,383.08 | $1,383.10 | $1,383.00 | |