| 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 | $179.96 | 5.667% | $190.1583 | $190.16 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.43 | 10.759% | $253.0068 | $253.01 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.92 | 13.141% | $32.7204 | $32.72 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.33 | 6.424% | $183.4005 | $183.40 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.63 | 4.243% | $219.567 | $219.57 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.34 | 5.747% | $88.1295 | $88.13 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.27 | 6.174% | $120.2633 | $120.26 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.88 | $1,087.2458 | $1,087.25 | $1,087.20 | $1,087.30 | |