| 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 | $178.52 | 5.620% | $188.5528 | $188.55 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.66 | 5.325% | $61.7836 | $61.78 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.46 | 11.647% | $276.2817 | $276.28 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.70 | 8.852% | $190.1644 | $190.16 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.57 | 12.280% | $15.2364 | $15.24 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.44 | 5.617% | $148.3285 | $148.33 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.51 | 8.728% | $218.0105 | $218.01 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.86 | $1,098.3579 | $1,098.35 | $1,098.40 | $1,098.40 | |