| 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 | $171.69 | 10.108% | $189.0444 | $189.04 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.86 | 10.177% | $253.2529 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.46 | 6.465% | $148.4761 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.82 | 11.778% | $165.2302 | $165.23 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.43 | 5.596% | $253.8845 | $253.88 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.52 | 12.515% | $20.8378 | $20.84 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.60 | 6.561% | $239.336 | $239.34 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.38 | $1,270.0619 | $1,270.06 | $1,270.15 | $1,270.00 | |