| 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 | $178.82 | 5.188% | $188.0972 | $188.10 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.87 | 12.504% | $66.2311 | $66.23 | $66.25 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.62 | 4.753% | $254.1517 | $254.15 | $254.15 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.96 | 5.106% | $159.7191 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.38 | 11.556% | $50.6241 | $50.62 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.63 | 3.831% | $259.1933 | $259.19 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.55 | 7.320% | $178.7415 | $178.74 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.83 | $1,156.7580 | $1,156.75 | $1,156.75 | $1,156.70 | |