| 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 | 6.290% | $189.7277 | $189.73 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.89 | 8.510% | $81.2631 | $81.26 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.95 | 11.711% | $188.7357 | $188.74 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.35 | 10.725% | $191.9418 | $191.94 | $191.95 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.82 | 7.583% | $167.6358 | $167.64 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.37 | 13.144% | $221.0494 | $221.05 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.35 | 6.563% | $239.0741 | $239.07 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.23 | $1,279.4276 | $1,279.43 | $1,279.45 | $1,279.30 | |