| 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 | $178.30 | 6.239% | $189.4241 | $189.42 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.35 | 4.382% | $231.0496 | $231.05 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.49 | 13.759% | $187.1222 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.64 | 4.496% | $256.684 | $256.68 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.51 | 6.544% | $157.1631 | $157.16 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.81 | 6.749% | $144.9758 | $144.98 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.39 | 13.605% | $223.1089 | $223.11 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,289.49 | $1,389.5277 | $1,389.52 | $1,389.50 | $1,389.50 | |