| 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 | $178.57 | 7.207% | $191.4395 | $191.44 | $191.45 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.26 | 6.615% | $69.5769 | $69.58 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.72 | 6.267% | $32.6452 | $32.65 | $32.65 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.88 | 10.339% | $25.2456 | $25.25 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.71 | 10.809% | $159.2436 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.84 | 4.569% | $88.7163 | $88.72 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.25 | 8.736% | $12.2328 | $12.23 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.23 | $579.0999 | $579.11 | $579.15 | $578.90 | |