| 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 | $178.84 | 5.467% | $188.6172 | $188.62 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.35 | 8.749% | $210.2662 | $210.27 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.43 | 5.681% | $130.4421 | $130.44 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.95 | 7.385% | $161.0238 | $161.02 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.71 | 4.802% | $171.5714 | $171.57 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.61 | 7.231% | $178.6576 | $178.66 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.30 | 5.567% | $132.2755 | $132.28 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.19 | $1,172.8538 | $1,172.86 | $1,172.80 | $1,172.90 | |