| 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 | $178.35 | 5.115% | $187.4726 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.63 | 12.378% | $176.0177 | $176.02 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.57 | 9.457% | $169.1877 | $169.19 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.31 | 6.135% | $155.2861 | $155.29 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.97 | 6.294% | $80.7516 | $80.75 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.30 | 10.113% | $240.3767 | $240.38 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.99 | 3.726% | $78.8214 | $78.82 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.12 | $1,087.9138 | $1,087.92 | $1,087.90 | $1,088.00 | |