| 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 | $178.56 | 5.733% | $188.7968 | $188.80 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.80 | 7.703% | $220.5757 | $220.58 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.94 | 4.463% | $226.622 | $226.62 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.65 | 12.687% | $247.517 | $247.52 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.71 | 5.452% | $80.8922 | $80.89 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.84 | 6.504% | $110.5938 | $110.59 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.25 | 12.497% | $219.6504 | $219.65 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.75 | $1,294.6479 | $1,294.65 | $1,294.65 | $1,294.70 | |