| 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 | $176.31 | 6.683% | $188.0928 | $188.09 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.51 | 6.593% | $70.895 | $70.90 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.58 | 7.768% | $78.218 | $78.22 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.46 | 13.197% | $250.6861 | $250.69 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.73 | 12.310% | $209.7165 | $209.72 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.70 | 9.539% | $108.115 | $108.12 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.62 | 9.365% | $253.3112 | $253.31 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.91 | $1,159.0346 | $1,159.05 | $1,159.00 | $1,159.00 | |