| 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 | $178.90 | 9.107% | $195.1924 | $195.19 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.55 | 7.296% | $144.3668 | $144.37 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.95 | 3.387% | $104.3692 | $104.37 | $104.35 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.37 | 6.347% | $259.8802 | $259.88 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.69 | 13.839% | $181.7895 | $181.79 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.67 | 3.450% | $169.3166 | $169.32 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.64 | 13.503% | $203.8968 | $203.90 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.77 | $1,258.8115 | $1,258.82 | $1,258.80 | $1,258.90 | |