| 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 | $178.40 | 6.270% | $189.5857 | $189.59 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.53 | 13.303% | $127.4999 | $127.50 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.76 | 8.309% | $226.1059 | $226.11 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.28 | 7.635% | $40.1263 | $40.13 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.75 | 4.257% | $23.7185 | $23.72 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.37 | 11.619% | $46.1768 | $46.18 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.44 | 7.796% | $83.4772 | $83.48 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.53 | $736.6903 | $736.71 | $736.75 | $736.70 | |