| 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 | $179.84 | 5.398% | $189.5478 | $189.55 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.42 | 3.820% | $158.2424 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.38 | 11.478% | $259.0526 | $259.05 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.45 | 11.785% | $145.8235 | $145.82 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.64 | 7.412% | $115.6183 | $115.62 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.84 | 12.226% | $15.5321 | $15.53 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.32 | 13.281% | $205.4011 | $205.40 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.89 | $1,089.2178 | $1,089.21 | $1,089.20 | $1,089.10 | |