| 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 | $178.63 | 6.273% | $189.8355 | $189.84 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.68 | 5.523% | $259.2489 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.72 | 11.681% | $30.958 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.80 | 4.497% | $156.5365 | $156.54 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.44 | 8.744% | $234.2781 | $234.28 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.35 | 3.412% | $218.5613 | $218.56 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.76 | 13.755% | $39.5412 | $39.54 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.38 | $1,128.9595 | $1,128.97 | $1,129.00 | $1,128.90 | |