| 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 | $178.38 | 5.422% | $188.0518 | $188.05 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.80 | 13.266% | $142.4886 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.50 | 7.611% | $150.1173 | $150.12 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.69 | 5.578% | $219.2749 | $219.27 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.52 | 11.438% | $176.6515 | $176.65 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.36 | 4.253% | $126.5214 | $126.52 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.38 | 8.339% | $68.6653 | $68.67 | $68.65 | $68.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.63 | $1,071.7708 | $1,071.77 | $1,071.70 | $1,071.90 | |