| 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 | $178.51 | 5.615% | $188.5333 | $188.53 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.57 | 8.534% | $171.017 | $171.02 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.46 | 11.701% | $123.3849 | $123.38 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.37 | 12.743% | $177.4237 | $177.42 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.48 | 7.589% | $116.7125 | $116.71 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.48 | 11.855% | $6.1297 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.40 | 5.378% | $159.5423 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.27 | $942.7434 | $942.73 | $942.75 | $942.60 | |