| 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 | $177.43 | 5.854% | $187.8168 | $187.82 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.82 | 7.137% | $52.3043 | $52.30 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.97 | 6.385% | $148.9071 | $148.91 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.88 | 12.108% | $32.3768 | $32.38 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.53 | 12.117% | $227.0706 | $227.07 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.46 | 13.702% | $202.9126 | $202.91 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.52 | 3.822% | $212.3368 | $212.34 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.61 | $1,063.7250 | $1,063.73 | $1,063.70 | $1,063.70 | |