| 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 | $178.74 | 5.191% | $188.0184 | $188.02 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.97 | 10.326% | $146.7005 | $146.70 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.44 | 6.665% | $155.1336 | $155.13 | $155.15 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.63 | 8.377% | $31.0283 | $31.03 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.88 | 3.644% | $209.2365 | $209.24 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.71 | 8.564% | $81.1082 | $81.11 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.39 | 10.605% | $104.4001 | $104.40 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.76 | $915.6256 | $915.63 | $915.65 | $915.50 | |