| 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 | $180.60 | 5.276% | $190.1285 | $190.13 | $190.15 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.70 | 7.309% | $199.2728 | $199.27 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.69 | 9.810% | $270.8903 | $270.89 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.46 | 12.818% | $59.1843 | $59.18 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.48 | 6.479% | $167.6831 | $167.68 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.99 | 7.743% | $207.9332 | $207.93 | $207.95 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.44 | 10.421% | $226.8489 | $226.85 | $226.85 | $226.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,221.36 | $1,321.9411 | $1,321.93 | $1,322.00 | $1,321.90 | |