| 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 | $181.29 | 4.558% | $189.5532 | $189.55 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.73 | 13.842% | $263.8061 | $263.81 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.87 | 8.828% | $23.8007 | $23.80 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.39 | 6.410% | $246.2221 | $246.22 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.65 | 7.474% | $18.9692 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.47 | 4.674% | $225.5411 | $225.54 | $225.55 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.44 | 3.606% | $120.6388 | $120.64 | $120.65 | $120.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.84 | $1,088.5312 | $1,088.53 | $1,088.50 | $1,088.50 | |