| 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 | $180.69 | 4.746% | $189.2655 | $189.27 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.28 | 11.609% | $249.2006 | $249.20 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.96 | 10.773% | $259.1645 | $259.16 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.67 | 7.849% | $38.4697 | $38.47 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.27 | 5.222% | $213.8848 | $213.88 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.27 | 10.469% | $182.5721 | $182.57 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.75 | 7.428% | $198.4732 | $198.47 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,226.89 | $1,331.0304 | $1,331.02 | $1,330.95 | $1,331.20 | |