| 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 | $178.88 | 5.255% | $188.2801 | $188.28 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.55 | 3.161% | $133.6451 | $133.65 | $133.65 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.83 | 3.388% | $247.9554 | $247.96 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.69 | 9.273% | $10.5886 | $10.59 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.86 | 7.470% | $248.1052 | $248.11 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.32 | 5.500% | $240.8776 | $240.88 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.51 | 3.122% | $186.1455 | $186.15 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.64 | $1,255.5975 | $1,255.62 | $1,255.65 | $1,255.60 | |