| 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 | $173.45 | 8.365% | $187.9591 | $187.96 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.90 | 9.435% | $201.251 | $201.25 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.62 | 7.389% | $100.5376 | $100.54 | $100.55 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.92 | 5.582% | $221.6377 | $221.64 | $221.65 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.69 | 3.841% | $14.2158 | $14.22 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.66 | 7.767% | $253.9637 | $253.96 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.33 | 13.174% | $215.4041 | $215.40 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.57 | $1,194.9690 | $1,194.97 | $1,194.95 | $1,195.00 | |