| 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 | $178.55 | 5.483% | $188.3399 | $188.34 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.94 | 13.449% | $13.5458 | $13.55 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.36 | 8.599% | $110.0759 | $110.08 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.38 | 12.491% | $134.2918 | $134.29 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.88 | 3.839% | $145.25 | $145.25 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.27 | 11.663% | $40.5002 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.93 | 7.228% | $254.0553 | $254.06 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.31 | $886.0589 | $886.07 | $886.10 | $886.10 | |