| 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 | $179.88 | 4.404% | $187.8019 | $187.80 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.73 | 8.125% | $261.3706 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.48 | 9.857% | $256.4941 | $256.49 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.67 | 7.448% | $256.4461 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.36 | 3.472% | $147.3027 | $147.30 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.94 | 6.764% | $49.0474 | $49.05 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.71 | 8.742% | $43.1814 | $43.18 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.77 | $1,201.6442 | $1,201.64 | $1,201.65 | $1,201.60 | |