| 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 | $177.27 | 5.625% | $187.2414 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.81 | 4.759% | $198.8431 | $198.84 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.66 | 4.463% | $25.7606 | $25.76 | $25.75 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.96 | 10.145% | $55.0284 | $55.03 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.93 | 12.220% | $281.5936 | $281.59 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.86 | 5.793% | $213.5537 | $213.55 | $213.55 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.76 | 10.277% | $94.5736 | $94.57 | $94.55 | $94.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.25 | $1,056.5944 | $1,056.58 | $1,056.60 | $1,056.60 | |