| 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 | $178.77 | 5.245% | $188.1465 | $188.15 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.74 | 5.626% | $208.8649 | $208.86 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.68 | 12.847% | $111.3574 | $111.36 | $111.35 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.83 | 10.778% | $81.7874 | $81.79 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.37 | 6.862% | $249.3838 | $249.38 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.65 | 9.221% | $106.6543 | $106.65 | $106.65 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.77 | 12.552% | $205.7113 | $205.71 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.81 | $1,151.9056 | $1,151.90 | $1,151.90 | $1,152.00 | |