| 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 | $182.47 | 4.334% | $190.3782 | $190.38 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.93 | 6.303% | $158.3171 | $158.32 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.76 | 7.172% | $6.1731 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.38 | 4.781% | $246.6335 | $246.63 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.54 | 10.408% | $255.6387 | $255.64 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.53 | 6.115% | $137.4508 | $137.45 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.60 | 10.575% | $79.1717 | $79.17 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.21 | $1,073.7631 | $1,073.76 | $1,073.75 | $1,073.80 | |