| 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 | $178.71 | 5.484% | $188.5105 | $188.51 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.88 | 8.157% | $68.0091 | $68.01 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.73 | 5.135% | $49.1296 | $49.13 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.50 | 13.529% | $7.3794 | $7.38 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.58 | 12.537% | $177.3358 | $177.34 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.39 | 6.778% | $110.3978 | $110.40 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.77 | 10.407% | $139.963 | $139.96 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.56 | $740.7252 | $740.73 | $740.75 | $740.70 | |