| 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 | $177.28 | 6.506% | $188.8138 | $188.81 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.65 | 4.264% | $192.5235 | $192.52 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.50 | 4.346% | $100.6939 | $100.69 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.45 | 9.125% | $84.5173 | $84.52 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.44 | 4.843% | $217.4863 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.93 | 5.331% | $67.3381 | $67.34 | $67.35 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.46 | 8.419% | $124.0964 | $124.10 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.71 | $975.4693 | $975.47 | $975.45 | $975.40 | |