| 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 | $177.99 | 5.252% | $187.338 | $187.34 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.44 | 4.238% | $247.5027 | $247.50 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.30 | 10.581% | $129.7115 | $129.71 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.80 | 7.822% | $84.9637 | $84.96 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.25 | 3.485% | $91.3255 | $91.33 | $91.35 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.32 | 3.117% | $39.5144 | $39.51 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.88 | 12.192% | $176.0068 | $176.01 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.98 | $956.3626 | $956.36 | $956.35 | $956.30 | |