| 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 | $175.62 | 6.831% | $187.6166 | $187.62 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.53 | 10.408% | $52.4769 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.40 | 12.608% | $193.0101 | $193.01 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.80 | 4.456% | $99.0243 | $99.02 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.98 | 5.201% | $115.7001 | $115.70 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.94 | 5.701% | $252.562 | $252.56 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.64 | 3.374% | $168.1275 | $168.13 | $168.15 | $168.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.91 | $1,068.5175 | $1,068.52 | $1,068.50 | $1,068.50 | |