| 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 | 4.293% | $185.4747 | $185.47 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.52 | 11.170% | $264.051 | $264.05 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.79 | 10.410% | $237.1496 | $237.15 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.37 | 3.463% | $209.3781 | $209.38 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.91 | 13.396% | $152.9825 | $152.98 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.34 | 12.863% | $132.4334 | $132.43 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.73 | 9.782% | $108.3878 | $108.39 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.50 | $1,289.8571 | $1,289.85 | $1,289.90 | $1,289.90 | |