| 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 | $176.81 | 7.191% | $189.5244 | $189.52 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.25 | 9.856% | $273.8161 | $273.82 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.46 | 4.482% | $246.0133 | $246.01 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.94 | 5.190% | $103.0231 | $103.02 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.78 | 7.126% | $159.3821 | $159.38 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.81 | 7.503% | $85.7981 | $85.80 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.68 | 11.777% | $214.2542 | $214.25 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.73 | $1,271.8113 | $1,271.80 | $1,271.75 | $1,271.80 | |