| 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 | $178.60 | 5.624% | $188.6445 | $188.64 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.74 | 7.457% | $201.7398 | $201.74 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.92 | 4.605% | $49.0807 | $49.08 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.41 | 13.754% | $142.6589 | $142.66 | $142.65 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.75 | 11.160% | $270.9525 | $270.95 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.38 | 9.443% | $221.4907 | $221.49 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.35 | 6.271% | $130.0226 | $130.02 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.15 | $1,204.5897 | $1,204.58 | $1,204.60 | $1,204.60 | |