| 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 | $178.26 | 5.444% | $187.9645 | $187.96 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.51 | 6.322% | $79.2205 | $79.22 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.31 | 7.503% | $246.5151 | $246.52 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.76 | 8.625% | $244.1456 | $244.15 | $244.15 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.32 | 4.521% | $72.454 | $72.45 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.71 | 11.832% | $252.416 | $252.42 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.33 | 7.759% | $31.6057 | $31.61 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.20 | $1,114.3214 | $1,114.33 | $1,114.25 | $1,114.30 | |