| 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 | $179.56 | 5.725% | $189.8398 | $189.84 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.88 | 4.633% | $73.1175 | $73.12 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.41 | 13.725% | $269.9945 | $269.99 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.38 | 6.206% | $118.2922 | $118.29 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.84 | 4.473% | $150.274 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.27 | 5.773% | $200.1966 | $200.20 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.40 | 10.419% | $249.9886 | $249.99 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.74 | $1,251.7032 | $1,251.70 | $1,251.70 | $1,251.70 | |