| 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 | $178.84 | 7.408% | $192.0885 | $192.09 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.70 | 6.314% | $259.0872 | $259.09 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.91 | 9.379% | $192.4086 | $192.41 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.27 | 3.133% | $51.845 | $51.85 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.40 | 12.340% | $179.07 | $179.07 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.30 | 6.513% | $151.568 | $151.57 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.61 | 12.172% | $269.897 | $269.90 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.03 | $1,295.9643 | $1,295.98 | $1,295.95 | $1,296.00 | |