| 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 | $178.96 | 5.861% | $189.4488 | $189.45 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.34 | 8.731% | $190.6489 | $190.65 | $190.65 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.96 | 10.158% | $96.895 | $96.90 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.35 | 11.627% | $113.134 | $113.13 | $113.15 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.38 | 5.421% | $28.8643 | $28.86 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.71 | 5.330% | $197.7149 | $197.71 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.44 | 7.207% | $259.9127 | $259.91 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.14 | $1,076.6186 | $1,076.61 | $1,076.60 | $1,076.50 | |