| 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 | $177.97 | 5.438% | $187.648 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.37 | 10.359% | $205.6761 | $205.68 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.62 | 6.743% | $25.2127 | $25.21 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.52 | 11.655% | $6.1634 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.86 | 12.214% | $40.2399 | $40.24 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.77 | 8.403% | $223.0609 | $223.06 | $223.05 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.55 | 12.834% | $282.7056 | $282.71 | $282.70 | $282.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.66 | $970.7066 | $970.71 | $970.70 | $970.70 | |