| 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 | $179.58 | 4.668% | $187.9628 | $187.96 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.48 | 3.746% | $154.0421 | $154.04 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.82 | 11.166% | $261.04 | $261.04 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.36 | 7.385% | $15.4205 | $15.42 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.33 | 12.486% | $58.8639 | $58.86 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.59 | 10.799% | $175.7161 | $175.72 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.29 | 9.236% | $36.3647 | $36.36 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.45 | $889.4101 | $889.40 | $889.35 | $889.40 | |