| 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 | $176.69 | 7.240% | $189.4824 | $189.48 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.57 | 5.275% | $153.2488 | $153.25 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.43 | 11.634% | $251.6565 | $251.66 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.76 | 8.590% | $271.2144 | $271.21 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.52 | 8.313% | $250.7663 | $250.77 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.88 | 6.468% | $95.6934 | $95.69 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.32 | 8.135% | $194.989 | $194.99 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,299.17 | $1,407.0508 | $1,407.05 | $1,407.05 | $1,407.10 | |