| 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 | $178.46 | 5.327% | $187.9666 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.79 | 6.518% | $228.79 | $228.79 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.85 | 7.351% | $38.4853 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.82 | 7.492% | $224.4648 | $224.46 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.97 | 12.559% | $246.4704 | $246.47 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.67 | 4.722% | $144.1708 | $144.17 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.36 | 8.506% | $193.5313 | $193.53 | $193.55 | $193.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.92 | $1,263.8792 | $1,263.88 | $1,263.85 | $1,264.00 | |