| 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 | $177.61 | 6.115% | $188.4709 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.85 | 9.273% | $137.5201 | $137.52 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.26 | 13.511% | $12.7813 | $12.78 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.67 | 8.199% | $170.5974 | $170.60 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.27 | 3.248% | $239.8141 | $239.81 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.28 | 3.712% | $179.7122 | $179.71 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.75 | 3.386% | $256.1388 | $256.14 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.69 | $1,185.0348 | $1,185.03 | $1,185.00 | $1,185.00 | |