| 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 | $178.53 | 5.695% | $188.6973 | $188.70 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.38 | 10.486% | $24.7268 | $24.73 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.47 | 11.583% | $164.5515 | $164.55 | $164.55 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.75 | 7.716% | $229.1658 | $229.17 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.74 | 6.570% | $39.1538 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.44 | 12.606% | $166.0263 | $166.03 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.28 | 4.639% | $254.5658 | $254.57 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.59 | $1,066.8873 | $1,066.90 | $1,066.90 | $1,067.00 | |