| 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 | $179.89 | 5.492% | $189.7696 | $189.77 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.32 | 4.375% | $261.2715 | $261.27 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.33 | 9.228% | $113.9576 | $113.96 | $113.95 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.92 | 9.749% | $61.3716 | $61.37 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.46 | 13.576% | $182.244 | $182.24 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.67 | 5.367% | $68.1408 | $68.14 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.88 | 10.170% | $189.3602 | $189.36 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.47 | $1,066.1153 | $1,066.11 | $1,066.05 | $1,066.20 | |