| 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 | $176.29 | 7.455% | $189.4324 | $189.43 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.75 | 8.676% | $6.2489 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.59 | 7.450% | $72.6255 | $72.63 | $72.65 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.38 | 4.254% | $236.0102 | $236.01 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.76 | 10.828% | $222.4983 | $222.50 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.50 | 4.562% | $177.2326 | $177.23 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.64 | 9.356% | $213.9441 | $213.94 | $213.95 | $213.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.91 | $1,117.9920 | $1,117.99 | $1,118.05 | $1,117.80 | |