| 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 | $175.27 | 7.863% | $189.0515 | $189.05 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.29 | 8.583% | $235.94 | $235.94 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.29 | 6.471% | $216.4449 | $216.44 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.70 | 13.272% | $280.5747 | $280.57 | $280.55 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.51 | 13.247% | $41.3465 | $41.35 | $41.35 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.36 | 8.712% | $243.9062 | $243.91 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.53 | 5.729% | $260.6537 | $260.65 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,350.95 | $1,467.9175 | $1,467.91 | $1,467.90 | $1,467.90 | |