| 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 | $180.51 | 5.332% | $190.1348 | $190.13 | $190.15 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.47 | 12.525% | $90.5489 | $90.55 | $90.55 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.88 | 4.682% | $210.2852 | $210.29 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.39 | 13.324% | $146.6299 | $146.63 | $146.65 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.57 | 9.491% | $60.8441 | $60.84 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.49 | 5.200% | $245.6315 | $245.63 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.75 | 8.714% | $239.9862 | $239.99 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.06 | $1,184.0606 | $1,184.06 | $1,184.15 | $1,183.90 | |