| 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 | $177.91 | 5.697% | $188.0455 | $188.05 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.32 | 7.125% | $21.7678 | $21.77 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.28 | 6.821% | $65.4599 | $65.46 | $65.45 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.26 | 7.525% | $11.0321 | $11.03 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.46 | 13.796% | $159.8379 | $159.84 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.60 | 4.419% | $70.5872 | $70.59 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.80 | 11.687% | $261.1242 | $261.12 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.63 | $777.8546 | $777.86 | $777.85 | $777.80 | |