| 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 | $178.78 | 5.579% | $188.7541 | $188.75 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.34 | 7.273% | $78.674 | $78.67 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.29 | 7.633% | $205.8912 | $205.89 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.98 | 13.146% | $261.3446 | $261.34 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.86 | 8.530% | $170.2402 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.92 | 3.380% | $157.0549 | $157.05 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.79 | 4.536% | $125.2237 | $125.22 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.96 | $1,187.1827 | $1,187.16 | $1,187.15 | $1,187.20 | |