| 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 | $178.90 | 5.327% | $188.43 | $188.43 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.52 | 8.635% | $215.6622 | $215.66 | $215.65 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.82 | 13.716% | $47.556 | $47.56 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.43 | 4.551% | $128.0018 | $128.00 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.57 | 4.858% | $84.4841 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.34 | 4.383% | $65.0724 | $65.07 | $65.05 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.78 | 6.870% | $70.2991 | $70.30 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.36 | $799.5056 | $799.50 | $799.50 | $799.60 | |