| 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 | $176.95 | 6.498% | $188.4482 | $188.45 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.59 | 5.413% | $232.5305 | $232.53 | $232.55 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.82 | 12.489% | $269.7711 | $269.77 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.33 | 3.375% | $30.3199 | $30.32 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.93 | 5.468% | $67.4257 | $67.43 | $67.45 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.70 | 7.219% | $142.2796 | $142.28 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.98 | 13.153% | $165.1807 | $165.18 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.30 | $1,095.9557 | $1,095.96 | $1,096.00 | $1,095.90 | |