| 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 | $177.86 | 5.215% | $187.1354 | $187.14 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.88 | 4.668% | $203.977 | $203.98 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.61 | 8.313% | $137.1351 | $137.14 | $137.15 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.61 | 5.234% | $165.8593 | $165.86 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.29 | 9.526% | $194.1786 | $194.18 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.72 | 12.506% | $57.063 | $57.06 | $57.05 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.36 | 13.279% | $165.7951 | $165.80 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.33 | $1,111.1435 | $1,111.16 | $1,111.20 | $1,111.20 | |