| 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 | $179.32 | 4.775% | $187.8825 | $187.88 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.52 | 7.360% | $199.1743 | $199.17 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.94 | 3.388% | $190.1719 | $190.17 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.41 | 8.795% | $10.2376 | $10.24 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.72 | 7.464% | $269.4337 | $269.43 | $269.45 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.75 | 8.745% | $133.4845 | $133.48 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.32 | 8.832% | $231.0721 | $231.07 | $231.05 | $231.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.98 | $1,221.4566 | $1,221.44 | $1,221.45 | $1,221.50 | |