| 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 | $178.53 | 6.703% | $190.4969 | $190.50 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.48 | 8.576% | $149.2703 | $149.27 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.76 | 12.346% | $53.6564 | $53.66 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.96 | 13.208% | $176.5592 | $176.56 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.83 | 4.857% | $42.8131 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.68 | 10.399% | $51.5343 | $51.53 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.56 | 9.158% | $57.3734 | $57.37 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.80 | $721.7036 | $721.70 | $721.65 | $721.80 | |