| 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 | $177.85 | 5.625% | $187.8541 | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.32 | 4.130% | $194.015 | $194.02 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.96 | 5.179% | $165.089 | $165.09 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.94 | 10.469% | $205.4061 | $205.41 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.44 | 6.233% | $211.8711 | $211.87 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.27 | 8.701% | $187.2592 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.99 | 13.525% | $232.7149 | $232.71 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,283.77 | $1,384.2094 | $1,384.21 | $1,384.15 | $1,384.30 | |