| 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 | $179.94 | 5.796% | $190.3693 | $190.37 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.92 | 8.297% | $271.7388 | $271.74 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.78 | 3.859% | $246.9559 | $246.96 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.41 | 9.372% | $195.1306 | $195.13 | $195.15 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.32 | 3.620% | $30.3814 | $30.38 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.94 | 5.747% | $51.7526 | $51.75 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.86 | 11.726% | $192.0123 | $192.01 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.17 | $1,178.3409 | $1,178.34 | $1,178.35 | $1,178.40 | |