| 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 | $178.52 | 5.578% | $188.4778 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.93 | 13.555% | $28.3093 | $28.31 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.58 | 7.149% | $118.4854 | $118.49 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.49 | 11.307% | $13.9022 | $13.90 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.76 | 12.347% | $181.7325 | $181.73 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.87 | 7.203% | $95.2713 | $95.27 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.84 | 5.322% | $32.4813 | $32.48 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $607.99 | $658.6598 | $658.66 | $658.70 | $658.70 | |