| 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 | $171.95 | 9.318% | $187.9723 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.39 | 13.556% | $282.0617 | $282.06 | $282.05 | $282.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.58 | 8.263% | $58.0073 | $58.01 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.64 | 13.569% | $205.151 | $205.15 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.55 | 11.784% | $254.3645 | $254.36 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.36 | 11.816% | $17.1749 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.48 | 6.501% | $235.8784 | $235.88 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.95 | $1,240.6101 | $1,240.60 | $1,240.55 | $1,240.80 | |