| 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 | $178.28 | 5.480% | $188.0497 | $188.05 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.82 | 5.563% | $78.9822 | $78.98 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.30 | 8.687% | $125.3161 | $125.32 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.88 | 4.418% | $224.3734 | $224.37 | $224.35 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.62 | 6.744% | $15.606 | $15.61 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.66 | 6.491% | $162.5692 | $162.57 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.82 | 6.701% | $45.6894 | $45.69 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.38 | $840.5860 | $840.59 | $840.55 | $840.60 | |