| 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 | $181.77 | 3.663% | $188.4282 | $188.43 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.45 | 5.874% | $50.2372 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.85 | 6.386% | $144.5254 | $144.53 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.97 | 4.442% | $6.2352 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.25 | 4.389% | $93.1672 | $93.17 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.75 | 5.777% | $179.5565 | $179.56 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.69 | 13.665% | $129.2257 | $129.23 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.73 | $791.3754 | $791.40 | $791.45 | $791.30 | |