| 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 | $168.69 | 5.872% | $178.5955 | $178.60 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.39 | 3.203% | $94.3172 | $94.32 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.25 | 7.527% | $257.2583 | $257.26 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.57 | 12.338% | $239.9203 | $239.92 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.44 | 11.659% | $39.5719 | $39.57 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.71 | 5.379% | $144.0636 | $144.06 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.84 | 8.787% | $33.5499 | $33.55 | $33.55 | $33.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.89 | $987.2767 | $987.28 | $987.20 | $987.30 | |