| 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 | $177.40 | 6.658% | $189.2113 | $189.21 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.74 | 7.342% | $129.6047 | $129.60 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.47 | 11.177% | $143.9409 | $143.94 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.58 | 11.736% | $207.3597 | $207.36 | $207.35 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.47 | 12.551% | $251.5177 | $251.52 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.88 | 10.167% | $144.1866 | $144.19 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.30 | 8.225% | $49.0259 | $49.03 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.84 | $1,114.8468 | $1,114.85 | $1,114.85 | $1,114.80 | |