| 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 | $178.69 | 5.347% | $188.2446 | $188.24 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.38 | 9.622% | $35.4956 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.92 | 6.253% | $23.2907 | $23.29 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.84 | 6.204% | $13.6366 | $13.64 | $13.65 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.47 | 12.629% | $186.3672 | $186.37 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.40 | 4.795% | $194.2899 | $194.29 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.98 | 8.872% | $236.2305 | $236.23 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.68 | $877.5551 | $877.56 | $877.60 | $877.50 | |