| 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 | $179.63 | 4.647% | $187.9774 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.37 | 12.156% | $250.5229 | $250.52 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.76 | 13.483% | $132.5028 | $132.50 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.93 | 7.413% | $212.6026 | $212.60 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.63 | 13.754% | $136.0839 | $136.08 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.66 | 12.633% | $27.7753 | $27.78 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.91 | 3.611% | $137.7094 | $137.71 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.89 | $1,085.1743 | $1,085.17 | $1,085.20 | $1,085.20 | |