| 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 | $181.46 | 5.489% | $191.4203 | $191.42 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.59 | 3.524% | $50.3023 | $50.30 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.87 | 9.523% | $259.4271 | $259.43 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.83 | 6.861% | $94.9246 | $94.92 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.94 | 12.809% | $204.1166 | $204.12 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.61 | 10.371% | $211.4819 | $211.48 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.69 | 13.273% | $247.7167 | $247.72 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.99 | $1,259.3895 | $1,259.39 | $1,259.35 | $1,259.30 | |