| 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 | $176.32 | 3.471% | $182.4401 | $182.44 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.99 | 3.855% | $189.0057 | $189.01 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.33 | 4.269% | $86.8874 | $86.89 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.29 | 13.683% | $272.0321 | $272.03 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.31 | 13.869% | $259.9743 | $259.97 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.75 | 8.670% | $54.0633 | $54.06 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.98 | 7.704% | $189.5375 | $189.54 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.97 | $1,233.9404 | $1,233.94 | $1,233.95 | $1,233.90 | |