| 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 | $178.82 | 7.125% | $191.5609 | $191.56 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.55 | 12.774% | $255.4895 | $255.49 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.78 | 3.469% | $50.4722 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.45 | 12.298% | $231.8392 | $231.84 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.65 | 3.533% | $52.4395 | $52.44 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.37 | 11.796% | $173.6974 | $173.70 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.28 | 9.121% | $231.6421 | $231.64 | $231.65 | $231.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.90 | $1,187.1408 | $1,187.14 | $1,187.15 | $1,187.10 | |