| 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 | $179.55 | 5.228% | $188.9369 | $188.94 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.47 | 7.690% | $218.0399 | $218.04 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.27 | 11.738% | $49.4664 | $49.47 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.58 | 12.141% | $126.2483 | $126.25 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.90 | 10.717% | $204.7157 | $204.72 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.80 | 8.221% | $108.0046 | $108.00 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.65 | 7.247% | $91.8571 | $91.86 | $91.85 | $91.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.22 | $987.2689 | $987.28 | $987.25 | $987.20 | |