| 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 | $177.38 | 5.873% | $187.7975 | $187.80 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.91 | 6.646% | $201.465 | $201.47 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.76 | 13.506% | $182.4722 | $182.47 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.60 | 11.575% | $197.0415 | $197.04 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.72 | 4.872% | $168.5503 | $168.55 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.83 | 12.468% | $252.8618 | $252.86 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.72 | 5.108% | $54.3619 | $54.36 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.92 | $1,244.5502 | $1,244.55 | $1,244.50 | $1,244.70 | |