| 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 | $178.45 | 7.807% | $192.3816 | $192.38 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.30 | 5.842% | $233.1699 | $233.17 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.93 | 11.663% | $56.87 | $56.87 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.51 | 9.222% | $137.0845 | $137.08 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.53 | 3.243% | $134.7631 | $134.76 | $134.75 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.35 | 10.679% | $130.9886 | $130.99 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.83 | 3.668% | $189.5362 | $189.54 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.90 | $1,074.7939 | $1,074.79 | $1,074.80 | $1,074.90 | |