| 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 | $177.97 | 5.219% | $187.2583 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.84 | 9.862% | $249.211 | $249.21 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.89 | 12.439% | $130.3056 | $130.31 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.90 | 10.418% | $97.0574 | $97.06 | $97.05 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.92 | 6.532% | $191.6724 | $191.67 | $191.65 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.34 | 13.787% | $214.3064 | $214.31 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.98 | 3.174% | $28.8681 | $28.87 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.84 | $1,098.6792 | $1,098.69 | $1,098.60 | $1,098.80 | |