| 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 | $179.88 | 5.286% | $189.3885 | $189.39 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.73 | 3.428% | $150.7256 | $150.73 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.78 | 9.600% | $202.5189 | $202.52 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.81 | 4.221% | $161.3445 | $161.34 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.96 | 8.132% | $175.1306 | $175.13 | $175.15 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.69 | 9.774% | $223.5987 | $223.60 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.61 | 8.281% | $191.2351 | $191.24 | $191.25 | $191.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.46 | $1,293.9419 | $1,293.95 | $1,294.00 | $1,293.80 | |