| 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 | $56.34 | 5.429% | $59.3987 | $59.40 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.31 | 3.851% | $188.2922 | $188.29 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.83 | 3.866% | $121.3466 | $121.35 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.76 | 12.431% | $277.4347 | $277.43 | $277.45 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.65 | 8.416% | $238.1357 | $238.14 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.84 | 6.784% | $117.2915 | $117.29 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.57 | 8.248% | $185.7211 | $185.72 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.30 | $1,187.6205 | $1,187.62 | $1,187.65 | $1,187.50 | |