| 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 | $177.27 | 5.723% | $187.4152 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.48 | 12.626% | $26.4446 | $26.44 | $26.45 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.27 | 11.591% | $142.0219 | $142.02 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.61 | 5.204% | $180.5406 | $180.54 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.29 | 4.207% | $145.1499 | $145.15 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.82 | 9.169% | $247.6171 | $247.62 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.34 | 5.503% | $65.7706 | $65.77 | $65.75 | $65.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.08 | $994.9599 | $994.96 | $994.90 | $994.80 | |