| 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 | $178.97 | 5.239% | $188.3462 | $188.35 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.29 | 11.574% | $184.4207 | $184.42 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.78 | 5.777% | $181.7037 | $181.70 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.53 | 6.689% | $72.0471 | $72.05 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.92 | 10.668% | $23.1517 | $23.15 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.31 | 5.573% | $42.5565 | $42.56 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.79 | 4.562% | $87.6125 | $87.61 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.59 | $779.8384 | $779.84 | $779.80 | $779.80 | |