| 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 | $178.44 | 5.635% | $188.4951 | $188.50 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.43 | 6.187% | $154.4278 | $154.43 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.98 | 6.717% | $245.4278 | $245.43 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.52 | 10.809% | $38.2513 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.50 | 12.299% | $198.2077 | $198.21 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.59 | 6.873% | $82.9228 | $82.92 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.60 | 13.306% | $141.1793 | $141.18 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.06 | $1,048.9118 | $1,048.92 | $1,048.95 | $1,048.90 | |