| 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 | $176.97 | 5.700% | $187.0573 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.54 | 9.547% | $245.9768 | $245.98 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.73 | 7.197% | $81.1803 | $81.18 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.45 | 7.253% | $6.9178 | $6.92 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.71 | 10.421% | $252.5439 | $252.54 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.65 | 5.723% | $258.6513 | $258.65 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.36 | 5.678% | $57.4466 | $57.45 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.41 | $1,089.7740 | $1,089.78 | $1,089.80 | $1,089.80 | |