| 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 | $187.50 | 3.417% | $193.9069 | $193.91 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.63 | 5.852% | $185.9079 | $185.91 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.59 | 5.336% | $76.4634 | $76.46 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.46 | 13.737% | $135.8702 | $135.87 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.72 | 9.830% | $273.1692 | $273.17 | $273.15 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.61 | 4.641% | $165.9711 | $165.97 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.29 | 4.737% | $259.0041 | $259.00 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.80 | $1,290.2928 | $1,290.29 | $1,290.20 | $1,290.40 | |