| 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 | $177.65 | 5.855% | $188.0514 | $188.05 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.82 | 9.687% | $254.2764 | $254.28 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.37 | 7.701% | $49.941 | $49.94 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.69 | 3.547% | $70.091 | $70.09 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.29 | 13.576% | $25.3161 | $25.32 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.84 | 7.573% | $179.4748 | $179.47 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.84 | 5.621% | $210.0168 | $210.02 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.50 | $977.1675 | $977.17 | $977.15 | $977.20 | |