| 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 | $178.77 | 5.145% | $187.9677 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.64 | 4.567% | $43.5417 | $43.54 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.69 | 8.597% | $36.5863 | $36.59 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.70 | 12.755% | $79.7178 | $79.72 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.32 | 4.351% | $181.9047 | $181.90 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.78 | 7.497% | $245.9316 | $245.93 | $245.95 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.73 | 3.668% | $37.0406 | $37.04 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.63 | $812.6904 | $812.69 | $812.70 | $812.60 | |