| 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 | $177.79 | 5.788% | $188.0805 | $188.08 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.26 | 8.566% | $70.8502 | $70.85 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.33 | 10.519% | $215.8768 | $215.88 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.78 | 13.159% | $232.8586 | $232.86 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.28 | 11.370% | $253.1217 | $253.12 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.62 | 10.599% | $194.234 | $194.23 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.36 | 11.274% | $120.5765 | $120.58 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.42 | $1,275.5983 | $1,275.60 | $1,275.65 | $1,275.70 | |