| 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 | $178.91 | 4.834% | $187.5585 | $187.56 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.33 | 9.609% | $186.697 | $186.70 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.72 | 9.221% | $187.5543 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.77 | 8.510% | $235.2171 | $235.22 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.44 | 10.332% | $238.8026 | $238.80 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.91 | 4.660% | $222.8316 | $222.83 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.76 | 3.259% | $219.6938 | $219.69 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,379.84 | $1,478.3549 | $1,478.35 | $1,478.35 | $1,478.40 | |