| 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 | $175.94 | 7.438% | $189.0264 | $189.03 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.48 | 9.832% | $176.2584 | $176.26 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.74 | 7.365% | $197.2725 | $197.27 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.53 | 9.568% | $198.8988 | $198.90 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.27 | 5.862% | $238.4753 | $238.48 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.28 | 9.786% | $226.4666 | $226.47 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.71 | 9.655% | $262.854 | $262.85 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,372.95 | $1,489.2520 | $1,489.26 | $1,489.25 | $1,489.40 | |