| 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 | $179.50 | 4.725% | $187.9814 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.66 | 11.797% | $124.8325 | $124.83 | $124.85 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.71 | 10.851% | $239.1167 | $239.12 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.81 | 12.527% | $261.9741 | $261.97 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.27 | 5.774% | $195.9675 | $195.97 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.27 | 4.712% | $125.9371 | $125.94 | $125.95 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.87 | 8.338% | $153.6991 | $153.70 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.09 | $1,289.5084 | $1,289.51 | $1,289.50 | $1,289.50 | |