| 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 | $177.33 | 5.105% | $186.3827 | $186.38 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.52 | 5.644% | $157.9589 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.73 | 11.523% | $245.0495 | $245.05 | $245.05 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.49 | 13.754% | $24.4457 | $24.45 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.56 | 10.174% | $153.7588 | $153.76 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.51 | 3.740% | $195.5603 | $195.56 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.42 | 6.729% | $133.8595 | $133.86 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.56 | $1,097.0154 | $1,097.02 | $1,097.00 | $1,097.10 | |