| 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 | $179.45 | 7.805% | $193.4561 | $193.46 | $193.45 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.92 | 3.338% | $189.0259 | $189.03 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.36 | 10.163% | $261.4829 | $261.48 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.28 | 11.126% | $68.098 | $68.10 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.99 | 7.269% | $268.1618 | $268.16 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.72 | 11.232% | $56.4169 | $56.42 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.41 | 5.400% | $56.2941 | $56.29 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.13 | $1,092.9357 | $1,092.94 | $1,092.95 | $1,093.00 | |