| 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 | $178.55 | 5.519% | $188.4042 | $188.40 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.97 | 9.750% | $173.3721 | $173.37 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.44 | 7.180% | $170.8878 | $170.89 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.84 | 5.757% | $258.9354 | $258.94 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.89 | 13.348% | $58.8163 | $58.82 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.60 | 12.431% | $68.1332 | $68.13 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.28 | 4.683% | $34.8385 | $34.84 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.57 | $953.3875 | $953.39 | $953.40 | $953.30 | |