| 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 | $178.84 | 5.414% | $188.5224 | $188.52 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.96 | 5.681% | $173.2746 | $173.27 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.79 | 13.200% | $108.4343 | $108.43 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.56 | 9.795% | $20.378 | $20.38 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.39 | 4.733% | $8.7871 | $8.79 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.27 | 13.495% | $84.2927 | $84.29 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.68 | 5.416% | $247.3903 | $247.39 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.49 | $831.0794 | $831.07 | $831.10 | $831.10 | |