| 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 | $178.42 | 5.747% | $188.6738 | $188.67 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.28 | 3.723% | $247.1512 | $247.15 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.65 | 8.519% | $198.21 | $198.21 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.29 | 3.369% | $137.7805 | $137.78 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.74 | 10.125% | $27.2449 | $27.24 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.69 | 9.278% | $163.5782 | $163.58 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.96 | 4.361% | $152.3253 | $152.33 | $152.35 | $152.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.03 | $1,114.9639 | $1,114.96 | $1,115.00 | $1,115.00 | |