| 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 | $185.81 | 5.526% | $196.0779 | $196.08 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.63 | 3.596% | $93.8891 | $93.89 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.79 | 11.647% | $239.8066 | $239.81 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.69 | 4.485% | $187.7491 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.71 | 7.598% | $132.0335 | $132.03 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.72 | 3.836% | $252.0307 | $252.03 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.96 | 3.780% | $187.8003 | $187.80 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.31 | $1,289.3872 | $1,289.39 | $1,289.45 | $1,289.30 | |