| 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 | $177.87 | 5.607% | $187.8432 | $187.84 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.83 | 4.345% | $164.6877 | $164.69 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.63 | 10.364% | $47.0482 | $47.05 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.45 | 9.757% | $200.2516 | $200.25 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.51 | 9.587% | $178.0898 | $178.09 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.97 | 9.246% | $156.189 | $156.19 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.46 | 11.842% | $178.3433 | $178.34 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.72 | $1,112.4528 | $1,112.45 | $1,112.50 | $1,112.40 | |