| 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 | $178.47 | 5.318% | $187.961 | $187.96 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.72 | 9.202% | $248.6748 | $248.67 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.28 | 12.176% | $219.0573 | $219.06 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.40 | 5.168% | $190.7748 | $190.77 | $190.75 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.70 | 4.492% | $139.7058 | $139.71 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.30 | 7.844% | $143.7561 | $143.76 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.74 | 4.685% | $51.0235 | $51.02 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.61 | $1,180.9533 | $1,180.95 | $1,180.85 | $1,181.10 | |