| 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 | $177.54 | 6.172% | $188.4978 | $188.50 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.63 | 9.127% | $103.2669 | $103.27 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.83 | 9.368% | $9.6572 | $9.66 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.95 | 12.566% | $211.5678 | $211.57 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.88 | 5.560% | $251.1061 | $251.11 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.75 | 5.149% | $135.3793 | $135.38 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.45 | 11.710% | $195.9952 | $196.00 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.03 | $1,095.4703 | $1,095.49 | $1,095.45 | $1,095.60 | |