| 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 | $178.78 | 5.460% | $188.5414 | $188.54 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.97 | 4.105% | $39.5287 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.94 | 9.103% | $61.0322 | $61.03 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.81 | 12.739% | $260.2129 | $260.21 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.88 | 10.264% | $145.4162 | $145.42 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.96 | 8.338% | $160.2969 | $160.30 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.81 | 12.617% | $26.8141 | $26.81 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.15 | $881.8424 | $881.84 | $881.85 | $881.70 | |