| 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 | $177.95 | 6.526% | $189.563 | $189.56 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.77 | 11.568% | $270.8536 | $270.85 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.75 | 4.153% | $194.5057 | $194.51 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.83 | 9.709% | $220.3286 | $220.33 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.41 | 7.191% | $244.835 | $244.84 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.73 | 12.791% | $8.7187 | $8.72 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.28 | 9.660% | $27.722 | $27.72 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.72 | $1,156.5266 | $1,156.53 | $1,156.50 | $1,156.50 | |