| 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 | $177.79 | 5.159% | $186.9622 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.37 | 3.687% | $137.2505 | $137.25 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.52 | 6.526% | $12.2718 | $12.27 | $12.25 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.53 | 11.300% | $192.0259 | $192.03 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.60 | 6.283% | $114.3605 | $114.36 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.59 | 3.279% | $246.4134 | $246.41 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.43 | 3.222% | $169.7279 | $169.73 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.83 | $1,059.0122 | $1,059.01 | $1,059.00 | $1,059.10 | |