| 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 | $176.91 | 5.861% | $187.2787 | $187.28 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.50 | 5.818% | $117.9871 | $117.99 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.96 | 9.288% | $124.5446 | $124.54 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.59 | 11.107% | $269.5345 | $269.53 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.60 | 12.195% | $158.8681 | $158.87 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.82 | 10.815% | $231.4039 | $231.40 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.95 | 3.640% | $155.4082 | $155.41 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.33 | $1,245.0251 | $1,245.02 | $1,245.05 | $1,245.00 | |