| 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 | $178.50 | 5.873% | $188.9833 | $188.98 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.74 | 7.749% | $80.5316 | $80.53 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.35 | 10.446% | $18.0579 | $18.06 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.86 | 3.314% | $137.263 | $137.26 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.92 | 11.330% | $18.837 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.88 | 6.467% | $14.7776 | $14.78 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.34 | 5.366% | $245.861 | $245.86 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.59 | $704.3114 | $704.31 | $704.35 | $704.40 | |