| 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 | $178.72 | 5.630% | $188.7819 | $188.78 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.78 | 8.371% | $84.291 | $84.29 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.41 | 12.693% | $107.5204 | $107.52 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.66 | 6.736% | $50.8704 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.69 | 9.442% | $195.5619 | $195.56 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.37 | 4.215% | $187.9726 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.89 | 3.676% | $240.4143 | $240.41 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.52 | $1,055.4125 | $1,055.40 | $1,055.35 | $1,055.50 | |