| 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 | $178.78 | 6.373% | $190.1736 | $190.17 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.54 | 6.526% | $218.9535 | $218.95 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.98 | 7.668% | $193.7809 | $193.78 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.41 | 12.474% | $137.6794 | $137.68 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.46 | 4.143% | $258.7537 | $258.75 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.74 | 6.560% | $122.2669 | $122.27 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.96 | 12.461% | $103.4191 | $103.42 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.87 | $1,225.0271 | $1,225.02 | $1,225.00 | $1,225.20 | |