| 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 | $178.55 | 5.297% | $188.0078 | $188.01 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.89 | 3.406% | $131.2119 | $131.21 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.31 | 3.738% | $221.2835 | $221.28 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.88 | 8.854% | $147.9108 | $147.91 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.91 | 5.409% | $7.2838 | $7.28 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.75 | 10.242% | $170.5995 | $170.60 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.96 | 11.824% | $115.134 | $115.13 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.25 | $981.4313 | $981.42 | $981.45 | $981.40 | |