| 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 | $174.50 | 8.483% | $189.3028 | $189.30 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.40 | 8.350% | $147.7894 | $147.79 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.97 | 11.736% | $186.5656 | $186.57 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.62 | 7.611% | $154.5509 | $154.55 | $154.55 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.99 | 13.832% | $264.0789 | $264.08 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.90 | 10.213% | $186.1498 | $186.15 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.71 | 12.204% | $151.15 | $151.15 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.09 | $1,279.5874 | $1,279.59 | $1,279.60 | $1,279.70 | |