| 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 | $5.37 | 6.337% | $5.7103 | $5.71 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.89 | 8.380% | $188.462 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.91 | 10.232% | $225.8764 | $225.88 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.53 | 11.637% | $140.1379 | $140.14 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.92 | 6.801% | $188.9523 | $188.95 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.45 | 13.729% | $194.9884 | $194.99 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.37 | 11.139% | $196.0159 | $196.02 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.44 | $1,140.1432 | $1,140.15 | $1,140.15 | $1,140.20 | |