| 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 | $171.78 | 9.416% | $187.9548 | $187.95 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.77 | 7.730% | $135.492 | $135.49 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.95 | 8.398% | $87.7482 | $87.75 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.62 | 6.711% | $246.0969 | $246.10 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.62 | 11.794% | $261.1731 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.80 | 12.704% | $240.9612 | $240.96 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.73 | 9.570% | $45.7236 | $45.72 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.27 | $1,205.1498 | $1,205.14 | $1,205.10 | $1,205.20 | |