| 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 | $177.27 | 6.200% | $188.2607 | $188.26 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.46 | 8.348% | $225.8622 | $225.86 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.88 | 10.682% | $136.006 | $136.01 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.99 | 6.208% | $55.2175 | $55.22 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.82 | 12.788% | $41.5285 | $41.53 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.39 | 11.834% | $40.6964 | $40.70 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.80 | 10.315% | $74.7936 | $74.79 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.61 | $762.3649 | $762.37 | $762.35 | $762.40 | |