| 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 | $177.80 | 5.431% | $187.4563 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.84 | 5.136% | $87.0947 | $87.09 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.47 | 10.246% | $212.1905 | $212.19 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.94 | 9.616% | $233.4163 | $233.42 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.63 | 3.789% | $237.2928 | $237.29 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.67 | 9.214% | $241.0025 | $241.00 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.87 | 3.571% | $189.4003 | $189.40 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,298.22 | $1,387.8534 | $1,387.85 | $1,387.85 | $1,387.90 | |