| 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 | $178.50 | 6.746% | $190.5416 | $190.54 | $190.55 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.36 | 11.509% | $156.514 | $156.51 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.67 | 12.328% | $275.9562 | $275.96 | $275.95 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.67 | 3.363% | $17.2306 | $17.23 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.31 | 12.195% | $224.7378 | $224.74 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.87 | 4.291% | $33.2375 | $33.24 | $33.25 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.94 | 3.407% | $232.6037 | $232.60 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.32 | $1,130.8214 | $1,130.82 | $1,130.85 | $1,130.70 | |