| 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 | $179.44 | 4.668% | $187.8163 | $187.82 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.90 | 6.563% | $193.8381 | $193.84 | $193.85 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.36 | 7.266% | $54.0192 | $54.02 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.92 | 6.873% | $183.7361 | $183.74 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.62 | 5.454% | $240.0344 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.35 | 13.752% | $36.7988 | $36.80 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.31 | 12.721% | $190.8479 | $190.85 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.90 | $1,087.0908 | $1,087.10 | $1,087.10 | $1,086.90 | |