| 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 | $178.82 | 5.125% | $187.9845 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.75 | 13.333% | $23.5166 | $23.52 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.55 | 4.105% | $14.1062 | $14.11 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.25 | 8.436% | $146.6597 | $146.66 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.28 | 7.282% | $79.6891 | $79.69 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.74 | 8.685% | $49.7125 | $49.71 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.40 | 13.259% | $113.712 | $113.71 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $568.79 | $615.3806 | $615.38 | $615.35 | $615.40 | |