| 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 | $178.76 | 5.525% | $188.6365 | $188.64 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.75 | 8.807% | $148.7936 | $148.79 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.83 | 5.537% | $203.507 | $203.51 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.78 | 9.402% | $205.4351 | $205.44 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.46 | 8.672% | $172.2017 | $172.20 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.54 | 3.127% | $192.3731 | $192.37 | $192.35 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.48 | 7.786% | $67.3447 | $67.34 | $67.35 | $67.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.60 | $1,178.2917 | $1,178.29 | $1,178.30 | $1,178.20 | |