| 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 | $183.32 | 3.307% | $189.3824 | $189.38 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.97 | 5.215% | $170.4167 | $170.42 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.57 | 10.847% | $206.8072 | $206.81 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.50 | 10.558% | $257.0474 | $257.05 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.51 | 10.463% | $172.8856 | $172.89 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.48 | 6.345% | $103.6651 | $103.67 | $103.65 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.32 | 13.762% | $273.3928 | $273.39 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,258.67 | $1,373.5972 | $1,373.61 | $1,373.60 | $1,373.60 | |