| 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 | $177.42 | 7.178% | $190.1552 | $190.16 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.60 | 3.266% | $148.29 | $148.29 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.71 | 11.362% | $16.3814 | $16.38 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.59 | 9.556% | $269.0586 | $269.06 | $269.05 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.99 | 4.499% | $180.7728 | $180.77 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.50 | 7.664% | $6.9982 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.75 | 9.749% | $119.352 | $119.35 | $119.35 | $119.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.56 | $931.0082 | $931.01 | $931.00 | $931.20 | |