| 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 | $177.79 | 6.340% | $189.0619 | $189.06 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.98 | 12.376% | $251.6998 | $251.70 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.58 | 3.833% | $158.4284 | $158.43 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.56 | 6.816% | $131.9818 | $131.98 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.55 | 7.403% | $88.6612 | $88.66 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.69 | 5.504% | $138.9382 | $138.94 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.34 | 9.227% | $271.2543 | $271.25 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.49 | $1,230.0256 | $1,230.02 | $1,230.05 | $1,230.10 | |