| 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 | $178.78 | 5.232% | $188.1338 | $188.13 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.48 | 3.652% | $247.1893 | $247.19 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.30 | 9.263% | $174.056 | $174.06 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.28 | 9.401% | $207.0742 | $207.07 | $207.05 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.78 | 11.522% | $102.3549 | $102.35 | $102.35 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.56 | 3.636% | $6.7985 | $6.80 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.53 | 9.215% | $184.06 | $184.06 | $184.05 | $184.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.71 | $1,109.6667 | $1,109.66 | $1,109.65 | $1,109.80 | |