| 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 | $178.60 | 5.799% | $188.957 | $188.96 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.51 | 12.736% | $26.5042 | $26.50 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.91 | 5.536% | $174.0394 | $174.04 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.83 | 8.144% | $144.7291 | $144.73 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.79 | 11.390% | $154.5982 | $154.60 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.82 | 5.146% | $175.4046 | $175.40 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.75 | 3.725% | $209.2652 | $209.27 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.21 | $1,073.4977 | $1,073.50 | $1,073.50 | $1,073.50 | |