| 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 | $178.27 | 6.482% | $189.8255 | $189.83 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.32 | 9.107% | $141.0972 | $141.10 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.75 | 8.303% | $218.5013 | $218.50 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.31 | 5.563% | $122.7803 | $122.78 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.52 | 7.654% | $239.5517 | $239.55 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.50 | 6.541% | $149.6901 | $149.69 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.36 | 9.694% | $268.0483 | $268.05 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,233.03 | $1,329.4944 | $1,329.50 | $1,329.55 | $1,329.50 | |