| 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 | $182.87 | 3.609% | $189.4698 | $189.47 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.52 | 4.174% | $146.3853 | $146.39 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.96 | 6.290% | $103.0588 | $103.06 | $103.05 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.25 | 7.201% | $265.0545 | $265.05 | $265.05 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.67 | 11.228% | $267.6924 | $267.69 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.92 | 10.359% | $173.1753 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.84 | 13.558% | $144.037 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.03 | $1,288.8731 | $1,288.88 | $1,288.90 | $1,289.00 | |