| 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 | $179.40 | 5.330% | $188.962 | $188.96 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.36 | 7.471% | $147.6222 | $147.62 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.74 | 7.187% | $178.7236 | $178.72 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.55 | 12.840% | $278.207 | $278.21 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.71 | 9.141% | $24.7859 | $24.79 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.59 | 8.470% | $13.6564 | $13.66 | $13.65 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.96 | 8.675% | $48.8603 | $48.86 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.31 | $880.8174 | $880.82 | $880.75 | $880.90 | |