| 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 | $178.26 | 5.440% | $187.9573 | $187.96 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.79 | 5.151% | $212.1842 | $212.18 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.89 | 6.858% | $249.9302 | $249.93 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.54 | 4.173% | $239.1187 | $239.12 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.94 | 13.715% | $24.9491 | $24.95 | $24.95 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.88 | 13.372% | $282.1602 | $282.16 | $282.15 | $282.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.58 | 10.233% | $19.379 | $19.38 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.88 | $1,215.6787 | $1,215.68 | $1,215.70 | $1,215.70 | |