| 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 | $177.84 | 6.249% | $188.9532 | $188.95 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.74 | 12.475% | $256.1506 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.84 | 9.378% | $244.8317 | $244.83 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.38 | 12.573% | $37.5769 | $37.58 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.44 | 12.728% | $230.4611 | $230.46 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.84 | 7.809% | $263.9596 | $263.96 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.69 | 11.203% | $194.2605 | $194.26 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,286.77 | $1,416.1936 | $1,416.19 | $1,416.20 | $1,416.40 | |