| 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 | $178.27 | 5.649% | $188.3405 | $188.34 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.70 | 13.574% | $197.278 | $197.28 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.55 | 5.663% | $184.4348 | $184.43 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.58 | 13.621% | $160.8646 | $160.86 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.67 | 8.305% | $187.0102 | $187.01 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.52 | 3.318% | $31.5327 | $31.53 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.96 | 9.279% | $114.6992 | $114.70 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.25 | $1,064.1600 | $1,064.15 | $1,064.20 | $1,064.10 | |