| 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 | $179.91 | 4.106% | $187.2971 | $187.30 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.42 | 5.321% | $201.6055 | $201.61 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.93 | 7.445% | $267.4628 | $267.46 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.93 | 7.405% | $133.107 | $133.11 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.51 | 12.632% | $103.0695 | $103.07 | $103.05 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.75 | 7.410% | $191.9954 | $192.00 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.76 | 10.558% | $184.3665 | $184.37 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.21 | $1,268.9038 | $1,268.92 | $1,268.85 | $1,269.00 | |