| 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 | $178.87 | 5.133% | $188.0514 | $188.05 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.34 | 6.480% | $137.7212 | $137.72 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.79 | 7.743% | $204.4854 | $204.49 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.69 | 6.776% | $56.2603 | $56.26 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.97 | 13.730% | $204.6799 | $204.68 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.74 | 3.694% | $253.7807 | $253.78 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.95 | 3.554% | $220.5182 | $220.52 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.35 | $1,265.4971 | $1,265.50 | $1,265.50 | $1,265.60 | |