| 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 | $179.59 | 5.278% | $189.0688 | $189.07 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.65 | 3.224% | $186.4742 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.67 | 5.746% | $164.6148 | $164.61 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.53 | 7.481% | $57.5346 | $57.53 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.47 | 10.139% | $36.8635 | $36.86 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.93 | 3.528% | $15.4567 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.26 | 7.516% | $247.5663 | $247.57 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.10 | $897.5789 | $897.57 | $897.50 | $897.70 | |