| 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 | $178.43 | 5.787% | $188.7557 | $188.76 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.83 | 12.676% | $254.4562 | $254.46 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.48 | 7.735% | $144.882 | $144.88 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.47 | 8.856% | $93.0392 | $93.04 | $93.05 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.43 | 8.643% | $38.4922 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.27 | 6.825% | $5.6297 | $5.63 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.50 | 6.291% | $45.1737 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.41 | $770.4287 | $770.43 | $770.45 | $770.50 | |