| 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 | $181.25 | 4.413% | $189.2486 | $189.25 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.80 | 5.619% | $190.9592 | $190.96 | $190.95 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.56 | 13.622% | $38.1315 | $38.13 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.84 | 8.857% | $273.0569 | $273.06 | $273.05 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.91 | 11.304% | $48.8736 | $48.87 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.75 | 9.443% | $97.1307 | $97.13 | $97.15 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.69 | 3.642% | $163.4331 | $163.43 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.80 | $1,000.8336 | $1,000.83 | $1,000.85 | $1,000.80 | |