| 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 | $177.74 | 5.765% | $187.9867 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.45 | 9.831% | $137.783 | $137.78 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.45 | 11.150% | $90.5317 | $90.53 | $90.55 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.62 | 10.244% | $104.3129 | $104.31 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.25 | 3.850% | $132.1491 | $132.15 | $132.15 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.86 | 5.519% | $170.7931 | $170.79 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.52 | 7.598% | $54.3585 | $54.36 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.89 | $877.9150 | $877.91 | $877.95 | $877.90 | |