| 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 | $177.99 | 5.754% | $188.2315 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.77 | 5.669% | $215.3217 | $215.32 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.82 | 10.821% | $43.0207 | $43.02 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.76 | 8.608% | $43.1825 | $43.18 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.72 | 4.509% | $118.8476 | $118.85 | $118.85 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.64 | 12.770% | $79.6607 | $79.66 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.31 | 11.378% | $178.5501 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.01 | $866.8148 | $866.81 | $866.80 | $866.80 | |