| 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 | $178.54 | 5.290% | $187.9848 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.52 | 12.140% | $55.5317 | $55.53 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.59 | 3.724% | $12.0216 | $12.02 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.27 | 13.495% | $217.0819 | $217.08 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.36 | 7.725% | $143.6621 | $143.66 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.44 | 9.680% | $247.2626 | $247.26 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.50 | 9.551% | $42.1771 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.22 | $905.7218 | $905.71 | $905.75 | $905.80 | |