| 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 | $177.65 | 5.745% | $187.856 | $187.86 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.37 | 4.496% | $136.2314 | $136.23 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.60 | 8.210% | $148.897 | $148.90 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.26 | 11.385% | $54.8683 | $54.87 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.77 | 4.812% | $126.5815 | $126.58 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.26 | 12.820% | $31.8829 | $31.88 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.65 | 13.597% | $271.0992 | $271.10 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.56 | $957.4163 | $957.42 | $957.45 | $957.50 | |