| 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 | $178.67 | 5.388% | $188.2967 | $188.30 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.71 | 6.438% | $142.3182 | $142.32 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.33 | 13.207% | $28.6753 | $28.68 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.33 | 4.724% | $72.6051 | $72.61 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.41 | 10.431% | $187.0812 | $187.08 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.77 | 12.405% | $6.4858 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.51 | 5.528% | $218.9812 | $218.98 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.73 | $844.4435 | $844.46 | $844.50 | $844.50 | |