| 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 | $177.47 | 6.250% | $188.5619 | $188.56 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.41 | 8.437% | $139.244 | $139.24 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.40 | 10.489% | $271.14 | $271.14 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.39 | 9.190% | $107.432 | $107.43 | $107.45 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.76 | 13.641% | $196.3262 | $196.33 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.57 | 10.223% | $161.5539 | $161.55 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.84 | 3.517% | $179.954 | $179.95 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.84 | $1,244.2120 | $1,244.20 | $1,244.25 | $1,244.20 | |