| 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 | $177.92 | 5.712% | $188.0828 | $188.08 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.48 | 13.151% | $238.1602 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.92 | 6.307% | $152.997 | $153.00 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.88 | 11.264% | $43.2594 | $43.26 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.36 | 8.440% | $9.0656 | $9.07 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.60 | 7.197% | $133.5675 | $133.57 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.59 | 7.295% | $19.9461 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.75 | $785.0786 | $785.09 | $785.05 | $785.20 | |