| 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 | $178.25 | 5.340% | $187.7686 | $187.77 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.49 | 12.322% | $162.2941 | $162.29 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.43 | 4.562% | $192.8437 | $192.84 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.32 | 10.419% | $262.0464 | $262.05 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.40 | 11.298% | $32.7216 | $32.72 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.66 | 6.340% | $189.987 | $189.99 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.62 | 6.518% | $78.4186 | $78.42 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.17 | $1,106.0800 | $1,106.08 | $1,106.05 | $1,106.00 | |