| 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 | $179.64 | 7.579% | $193.2549 | $193.25 | $193.25 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.91 | 11.386% | $231.5826 | $231.58 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.95 | 10.809% | $179.4552 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.53 | 6.703% | $245.9824 | $245.98 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.92 | 6.339% | $146.6627 | $146.66 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.96 | 13.482% | $127.0544 | $127.05 | $127.05 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.59 | 5.309% | $125.939 | $125.94 | $125.95 | $125.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.50 | $1,249.9312 | $1,249.92 | $1,249.95 | $1,250.10 | |