| 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 | $178.97 | 4.709% | $187.3977 | $187.40 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.54 | 8.559% | $100.4605 | $100.46 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.62 | 12.788% | $245.4492 | $245.45 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.35 | 9.455% | $35.4087 | $35.41 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.88 | 4.795% | $144.4913 | $144.49 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.27 | 8.480% | $163.0129 | $163.01 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.28 | 11.695% | $141.0484 | $141.05 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.91 | $1,017.2687 | $1,017.27 | $1,017.25 | $1,017.20 | |