| 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 | $177.40 | 5.386% | $186.9548 | $186.95 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.79 | 7.310% | $39.4793 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.66 | 6.336% | $172.9661 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.83 | 6.745% | $232.5226 | $232.52 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.90 | 6.863% | $123.8542 | $123.85 | $123.85 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.34 | 13.229% | $90.9682 | $90.97 | $90.95 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.90 | 12.649% | $274.7509 | $274.75 | $274.75 | $274.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.82 | $1,121.4961 | $1,121.49 | $1,121.45 | $1,121.70 | |