| 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 | $178.54 | 5.726% | $188.7632 | $188.76 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.79 | 6.506% | $178.7064 | $178.71 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.89 | 10.152% | $157.3962 | $157.40 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.48 | 11.252% | $13.8842 | $13.88 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.49 | 8.776% | $127.8009 | $127.80 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.82 | 6.376% | $128.5235 | $128.52 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.43 | 7.327% | $116.3747 | $116.37 | $116.35 | $116.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.44 | $911.4491 | $911.44 | $911.40 | $911.50 | |