| 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 | $177.95 | 5.852% | $188.3636 | $188.36 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.96 | 4.142% | $40.5737 | $40.57 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.63 | 8.749% | $171.421 | $171.42 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.75 | 6.257% | $62.426 | $62.43 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.61 | 10.819% | $237.8287 | $237.83 | $237.85 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.48 | 4.192% | $246.3932 | $246.39 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.57 | 7.389% | $234.7201 | $234.72 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.95 | $1,181.7263 | $1,181.72 | $1,181.70 | $1,181.70 | |