| 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 | $178.39 | 5.431% | $188.0784 | $188.08 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.42 | 5.122% | $9.9025 | $9.90 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.67 | 9.754% | $130.2451 | $130.25 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.46 | 5.578% | $178.9125 | $178.91 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.56 | 12.215% | $96.0112 | $96.01 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.67 | 4.256% | $256.1257 | $256.13 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.75 | 5.668% | $13.4727 | $13.47 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.92 | $872.7481 | $872.75 | $872.75 | $872.70 | |