| 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 | $177.94 | 5.234% | $187.2534 | $187.25 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.51 | 12.472% | $191.776 | $191.78 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.62 | 13.421% | $167.4321 | $167.43 | $167.45 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.60 | 11.795% | $21.9118 | $21.91 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.47 | 12.872% | $229.6607 | $229.66 | $229.65 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.65 | 8.635% | $53.9373 | $53.94 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.50 | 4.716% | $177.4936 | $177.49 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.29 | $1,029.4649 | $1,029.46 | $1,029.50 | $1,029.50 | |