| 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 | $178.60 | 5.477% | $188.3819 | $188.38 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.90 | 8.193% | $87.5281 | $87.53 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.83 | 7.802% | $155.0516 | $155.05 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.35 | 13.311% | $30.9906 | $30.99 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.73 | 8.170% | $209.5577 | $209.56 | $209.55 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.77 | 4.723% | $193.4967 | $193.50 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.77 | 12.859% | $188.215 | $188.22 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.95 | $1,053.2216 | $1,053.23 | $1,053.25 | $1,053.30 | |