| 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 | $175.89 | 7.251% | $188.6438 | $188.64 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.81 | 13.682% | $70.2668 | $70.27 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.92 | 5.149% | $48.2844 | $48.28 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.81 | 13.670% | $19.1079 | $19.11 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.41 | 8.328% | $24.2763 | $24.28 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.36 | 4.354% | $236.2157 | $236.22 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.31 | 12.377% | $156.5524 | $156.55 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.51 | $743.3473 | $743.35 | $743.35 | $743.40 | |