| 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 | $179.88 | 5.530% | $189.8274 | $189.83 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.98 | 7.846% | $42.0384 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.87 | 11.592% | $268.7917 | $268.79 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.55 | 10.579% | $26.0414 | $26.04 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.84 | 5.713% | $181.6572 | $181.66 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.63 | 13.703% | $242.9037 | $242.90 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.80 | 6.433% | $203.0742 | $203.07 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.55 | $1,154.3340 | $1,154.33 | $1,154.35 | $1,154.30 | |