| 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 | $178.98 | 5.606% | $189.0136 | $189.01 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.26 | 3.473% | $36.4846 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.87 | 9.202% | $260.8508 | $260.85 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.89 | 10.170% | $240.0494 | $240.05 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.58 | 12.338% | $175.8988 | $175.90 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.52 | 13.536% | $219.7149 | $219.71 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.30 | 4.494% | $91.2233 | $91.22 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.40 | $1,213.2354 | $1,213.22 | $1,213.20 | $1,213.20 | |