| 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 | $178.70 | 5.736% | $188.9502 | $188.95 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.48 | 12.349% | $252.201 | $252.20 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.89 | 13.593% | $178.2161 | $178.22 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.97 | 4.153% | $237.4376 | $237.44 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.54 | 4.600% | $145.9588 | $145.96 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.92 | 12.140% | $40.2807 | $40.28 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.76 | 6.459% | $92.3638 | $92.36 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.26 | $1,135.4082 | $1,135.41 | $1,135.40 | $1,135.50 | |