| 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 | $178.46 | 5.797% | $188.8053 | $188.81 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.51 | 13.545% | $41.4553 | $41.46 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.95 | 7.289% | $142.6407 | $142.64 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.85 | 3.133% | $87.5084 | $87.51 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.89 | 10.493% | $240.7532 | $240.75 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.99 | 5.841% | $157.6925 | $157.69 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.87 | 6.278% | $131.6466 | $131.65 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.52 | $990.5020 | $990.51 | $990.50 | $990.50 | |