| 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 | $178.52 | 5.721% | $188.7331 | $188.73 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.95 | 5.624% | $214.3639 | $214.36 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.50 | 4.427% | $251.1469 | $251.15 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.42 | 12.668% | $13.9934 | $13.99 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.45 | 10.452% | $92.1722 | $92.17 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.28 | 8.617% | $229.486 | $229.49 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.49 | 7.590% | $77.992 | $77.99 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.61 | $1,067.8875 | $1,067.88 | $1,067.90 | $1,067.90 | |