| 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 | $178.94 | 5.509% | $188.7978 | $188.80 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.25 | 6.485% | $152.5398 | $152.54 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.53 | 11.283% | $266.5562 | $266.56 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.75 | 11.637% | $86.7978 | $86.80 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.31 | 13.272% | $228.0279 | $228.03 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.62 | 11.124% | $27.3587 | $27.36 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.31 | 11.405% | $273.2876 | $273.29 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.71 | $1,223.3658 | $1,223.38 | $1,223.40 | $1,223.40 | |