| 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 | $178.27 | 5.588% | $188.2317 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.35 | 6.134% | $116.0575 | $116.06 | $116.05 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.38 | 11.304% | $69.4314 | $69.43 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.91 | 12.293% | $49.3079 | $49.31 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.79 | 8.373% | $154.7458 | $154.75 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.87 | 3.375% | $56.7219 | $56.72 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.71 | 3.137% | $25.4852 | $25.49 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.28 | $659.9814 | $659.99 | $660.00 | $659.90 | |