| 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 | $178.36 | 5.783% | $188.6746 | $188.67 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.82 | 4.654% | $6.0909 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.68 | 7.106% | $251.3564 | $251.36 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.71 | 4.777% | $136.954 | $136.95 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.46 | 7.829% | $148.2217 | $148.22 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.86 | 10.800% | $27.5449 | $27.54 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.32 | 3.169% | $205.6365 | $205.64 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.21 | $964.4790 | $964.47 | $964.45 | $964.50 | |