| 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 | $158.70 | 11.125% | $176.3554 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.43 | 6.793% | $193.7545 | $193.75 | $193.75 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.35 | 5.420% | $5.64 | $5.64 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.59 | 5.192% | $262.5487 | $262.55 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.78 | 7.837% | $211.1233 | $211.12 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.61 | 5.254% | $162.7332 | $162.73 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.57 | 11.140% | $177.3461 | $177.35 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.03 | $1,189.5012 | $1,189.50 | $1,189.50 | $1,189.40 | |