| 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 | $177.88 | 7.291% | $190.8492 | $190.85 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.57 | 5.451% | $188.3039 | $188.30 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.98 | 5.578% | $148.8439 | $148.84 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.56 | 10.716% | $150.0866 | $150.09 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.31 | 4.183% | $217.0236 | $217.02 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.52 | 8.765% | $272.4781 | $272.48 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.37 | 10.145% | $103.9438 | $103.94 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.19 | $1,271.5291 | $1,271.52 | $1,271.55 | $1,271.40 | |