| 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 | $178.36 | 5.445% | $188.0717 | $188.07 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.94 | 6.324% | $100.944 | $100.94 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.76 | 5.374% | $98.7987 | $98.80 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.51 | 13.760% | $21.057 | $21.06 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.52 | 8.408% | $152.3349 | $152.33 | $152.35 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.74 | 11.618% | $176.0662 | $176.07 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.30 | 12.268% | $10.4409 | $10.44 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.13 | $747.7134 | $747.71 | $747.70 | $747.70 | |