| 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 | $179.48 | 5.505% | $189.3604 | $189.36 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.56 | 7.861% | $81.4998 | $81.50 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.61 | 5.576% | $167.4541 | $167.45 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.86 | 6.818% | $155.8047 | $155.80 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.95 | 11.867% | $82.7256 | $82.73 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.26 | 9.649% | $217.3901 | $217.39 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.25 | 7.158% | $211.3692 | $211.37 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.97 | $1,105.6039 | $1,105.60 | $1,105.60 | $1,105.70 | |