| 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 | $179.46 | 3.669% | $186.0444 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.53 | 5.799% | $254.4783 | $254.48 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.44 | 5.628% | $213.8333 | $213.83 | $213.85 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.29 | 5.370% | $128.857 | $128.86 | $128.85 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.26 | 5.351% | $161.4609 | $161.46 | $161.45 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.72 | 12.641% | $69.522 | $69.52 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.45 | 4.119% | $74.393 | $74.39 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.15 | $1,088.5889 | $1,088.58 | $1,088.60 | $1,088.60 | |