| 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 | $178.99 | 5.685% | $189.1656 | $189.17 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.47 | 11.437% | $262.4007 | $262.40 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.82 | 12.603% | $277.9267 | $277.93 | $277.95 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.79 | 12.298% | $240.0819 | $240.08 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.73 | 4.596% | $89.6702 | $89.67 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.43 | 11.770% | $134.6046 | $134.60 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.93 | 4.635% | $86.7738 | $86.77 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.16 | $1,280.6235 | $1,280.62 | $1,280.60 | $1,280.70 | |