| 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 | $177.79 | 6.541% | $189.4192 | $189.42 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.47 | 12.560% | $80.4466 | $80.45 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.91 | 4.847% | $241.0537 | $241.05 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.39 | 3.512% | $112.1967 | $112.20 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.60 | 9.835% | $209.3455 | $209.35 | $209.35 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.78 | 3.805% | $68.2829 | $68.28 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.56 | 10.714% | $151.191 | $151.19 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.50 | $1,051.9356 | $1,051.94 | $1,051.95 | $1,051.90 | |