| 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 | $179.31 | 5.388% | $188.9712 | $188.97 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.40 | 7.448% | $16.547 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.47 | 11.797% | $172.6928 | $172.69 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.50 | 3.204% | $8.7723 | $8.77 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.91 | 7.688% | $252.9699 | $252.97 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.42 | 8.745% | $187.4981 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.87 | 10.136% | $113.2969 | $113.30 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.88 | $940.7482 | $940.75 | $940.70 | $940.80 | |