| 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 | $176.45 | 7.560% | $189.7896 | $189.79 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.80 | 6.117% | $151.5351 | $151.54 | $151.55 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.30 | 7.404% | $199.0196 | $199.02 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.43 | 5.398% | $208.0873 | $208.09 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.95 | 12.167% | $256.8063 | $256.81 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.53 | 4.834% | $249.0122 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.60 | 3.225% | $6.8129 | $6.81 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.06 | $1,261.0630 | $1,261.07 | $1,261.05 | $1,261.00 | |