| 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 | $178.71 | 5.338% | $188.2495 | $188.25 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.50 | 7.806% | $168.7164 | $168.72 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.97 | 12.596% | $141.8372 | $141.84 | $141.85 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.32 | 5.265% | $174.0241 | $174.02 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.43 | 7.159% | $115.1209 | $115.12 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.44 | 7.559% | $166.1141 | $166.11 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.45 | 9.454% | $186.5643 | $186.56 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.82 | $1,140.6265 | $1,140.62 | $1,140.55 | $1,140.50 | |