| 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 | $180.29 | 4.761% | $188.8736 | $188.87 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.86 | 3.443% | $176.7427 | $176.74 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.44 | 7.192% | $43.3484 | $43.35 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.32 | 5.750% | $6.6834 | $6.68 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.98 | 5.599% | $45.3865 | $45.39 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.26 | 13.856% | $248.5021 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.27 | 12.570% | $247.9579 | $247.96 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.42 | $957.4946 | $957.49 | $957.50 | $957.50 | |