| 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 | 5.394% | $188.4234 | $188.42 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.33 | 10.427% | $6.99 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.53 | 4.152% | $72.4169 | $72.42 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.43 | 7.608% | $181.2442 | $181.24 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.44 | 3.780% | $139.5218 | $139.52 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.25 | 4.332% | $148.4123 | $148.41 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.46 | 10.663% | $201.9157 | $201.92 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.22 | $938.9243 | $938.92 | $938.85 | $938.80 | |