| 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 | $178.30 | 5.477% | $188.0655 | $188.07 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.63 | 3.796% | $173.9932 | $173.99 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.58 | 7.284% | $51.0457 | $51.05 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.79 | 4.346% | $15.4328 | $15.43 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.71 | 3.638% | $16.2815 | $16.28 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.98 | 5.212% | $148.3279 | $148.33 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.93 | 4.695% | $240.7252 | $240.73 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.92 | $833.8718 | $833.88 | $833.95 | $833.80 | |