| 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 | $176.79 | 6.769% | $188.7569 | $188.76 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.36 | 5.139% | $125.4939 | $125.49 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.59 | 9.757% | $268.4546 | $268.45 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.81 | 4.377% | $243.0001 | $243.00 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.73 | 11.826% | $222.2318 | $222.23 | $222.25 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.40 | 6.287% | $21.6825 | $21.68 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.62 | 3.500% | $71.0217 | $71.02 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.30 | $1,140.6415 | $1,140.63 | $1,140.65 | $1,140.70 | |