| 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 | $176.48 | 3.783% | $183.1562 | $183.16 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.50 | 13.238% | $150.0404 | $150.04 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.39 | 5.773% | $244.7481 | $244.75 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.64 | 12.677% | $200.1594 | $200.16 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.25 | 9.679% | $77.0495 | $77.05 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.69 | 8.484% | $120.0809 | $120.08 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.36 | 12.788% | $214.7032 | $214.70 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.31 | $1,189.9377 | $1,189.94 | $1,189.95 | $1,189.90 | |