| 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 | $175.40 | 7.725% | $188.9497 | $188.95 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.77 | 13.797% | $147.6744 | $147.67 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.91 | 9.351% | $219.6971 | $219.70 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.70 | 8.417% | $271.8014 | $271.80 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.55 | 7.177% | $258.886 | $258.89 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.72 | 12.646% | $181.0447 | $181.04 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.33 | 6.322% | $187.4776 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,335.38 | $1,455.5309 | $1,455.53 | $1,455.55 | $1,455.50 | |