| 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 | $178.56 | 5.502% | $188.3844 | $188.38 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.91 | 7.572% | $36.4777 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.42 | 13.220% | $204.2715 | $204.27 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.52 | 4.744% | $88.5296 | $88.53 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.63 | 11.585% | $103.3612 | $103.36 | $103.35 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.98 | 9.178% | $159.378 | $159.38 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.58 | 9.146% | $238.5713 | $238.57 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.60 | $1,018.9737 | $1,018.97 | $1,019.00 | $1,019.10 | |