| 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 | $176.31 | 7.129% | $188.8791 | $188.88 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.33 | 9.122% | $158.587 | $158.59 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.86 | 10.539% | $195.4993 | $195.50 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.69 | 9.601% | $48.9807 | $48.98 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.67 | 5.199% | $205.8429 | $205.84 | $205.85 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.48 | 12.523% | $279.5972 | $279.60 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.64 | 3.669% | $251.5425 | $251.54 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,229.98 | $1,328.9287 | $1,328.93 | $1,329.00 | $1,328.90 | |