| 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 | $177.66 | 5.324% | $187.1186 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.60 | 4.681% | $128.3389 | $128.34 | $128.35 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.39 | 10.836% | $115.7017 | $115.70 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.40 | 5.323% | $213.1738 | $213.17 | $213.15 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.87 | 12.305% | $31.2994 | $31.30 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.74 | 10.487% | $58.2708 | $58.27 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.25 | 10.627% | $168.4296 | $168.43 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.91 | $902.3328 | $902.33 | $902.30 | $902.30 | |