| 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 | $178.30 | 5.764% | $188.5772 | $188.58 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.28 | 5.346% | $177.2762 | $177.28 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.75 | 6.615% | $125.5392 | $125.54 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.38 | 7.714% | $252.4601 | $252.46 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.37 | 7.733% | $144.7608 | $144.76 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.79 | 13.570% | $148.5382 | $148.54 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.77 | 3.452% | $63.9023 | $63.90 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.64 | $1,101.0540 | $1,101.06 | $1,101.10 | $1,101.10 | |