| 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 | $178.56 | 5.772% | $188.8665 | $188.87 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.70 | 12.248% | $12.0105 | $12.01 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.87 | 3.106% | $237.0098 | $237.01 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.71 | 7.198% | $61.864 | $61.86 | $61.85 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.39 | 6.369% | $88.7011 | $88.70 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.38 | 11.369% | $246.5487 | $246.55 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.60 | 4.624% | $14.2289 | $14.23 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.21 | $849.2295 | $849.23 | $849.20 | $849.20 | |