| 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 | $181.30 | 5.192% | $190.7131 | $190.71 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.30 | 4.277% | $249.5349 | $249.53 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.27 | 7.229% | $41.0365 | $41.04 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.30 | 10.575% | $84.3687 | $84.37 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.85 | 9.250% | $23.8711 | $23.87 | $23.85 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.41 | 12.356% | $60.0093 | $60.01 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.58 | 12.366% | $92.7918 | $92.79 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.01 | $742.3254 | $742.32 | $742.30 | $742.30 | |