| 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 | $178.49 | 5.526% | $188.3534 | $188.35 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.72 | 13.107% | $104.8728 | $104.87 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.62 | 3.526% | $253.2453 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.86 | 12.420% | $66.1704 | $66.17 | $66.15 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.80 | 9.465% | $248.2666 | $248.27 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.85 | 3.799% | $138.935 | $138.94 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.81 | 10.364% | $81.4597 | $81.46 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.15 | $1,081.3032 | $1,081.31 | $1,081.25 | $1,081.40 | |