| 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 | $177.55 | 5.561% | $187.4236 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.68 | 10.450% | $224.9646 | $224.96 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.45 | 11.573% | $74.1403 | $74.14 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.83 | 3.843% | $176.3566 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.75 | 9.414% | $193.3892 | $193.39 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.41 | 6.184% | $190.5047 | $190.50 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.83 | 5.717% | $239.7979 | $239.80 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.50 | $1,286.5769 | $1,286.57 | $1,286.55 | $1,286.60 | |