| 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 | $178.73 | 5.561% | $188.6692 | $188.67 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.46 | 6.715% | $238.4653 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.79 | 3.274% | $210.4621 | $210.46 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.93 | 13.194% | $80.2885 | $80.29 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.91 | 4.560% | $201.7067 | $201.71 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.73 | 6.822% | $251.8115 | $251.81 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.53 | 5.270% | $105.8279 | $105.83 | $105.85 | $105.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.08 | $1,277.2312 | $1,277.24 | $1,277.20 | $1,277.30 | |