| 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 | $177.47 | 5.868% | $187.8839 | $187.88 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.28 | 11.107% | $93.641 | $93.64 | $93.65 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.54 | 10.420% | $145.2465 | $145.25 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.73 | 8.227% | $243.2185 | $243.22 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.72 | 8.508% | $106.034 | $106.03 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.85 | 9.659% | $195.0285 | $195.03 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.37 | 6.813% | $77.3006 | $77.30 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.96 | $1,048.3530 | $1,048.35 | $1,048.40 | $1,048.20 | |