| 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 | $177.89 | 5.667% | $187.971 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.45 | 7.127% | $253.3018 | $253.30 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.72 | 3.865% | $243.7919 | $243.79 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.88 | 5.331% | $74.6586 | $74.66 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.89 | 10.168% | $57.1662 | $57.17 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.59 | 12.296% | $229.7464 | $229.75 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.36 | 9.241% | $237.4462 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.78 | $1,284.0821 | $1,284.09 | $1,284.05 | $1,284.10 | |