| 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 | $174.99 | 7.315% | $187.7905 | $187.79 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.67 | 11.654% | $176.0449 | $176.04 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.40 | 12.478% | $134.2987 | $134.30 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.74 | 7.330% | $183.2552 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.40 | 5.587% | $147.1883 | $147.19 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.71 | 13.634% | $236.0292 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.70 | 11.806% | $186.3806 | $186.38 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.61 | $1,250.9874 | $1,250.99 | $1,251.05 | $1,251.00 | |