| 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 | $178.25 | 6.278% | $189.4405 | $189.44 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.58 | 6.245% | $121.7355 | $121.74 | $121.75 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.41 | 7.823% | $260.2955 | $260.30 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.40 | 11.496% | $166.575 | $166.58 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.69 | 5.336% | $69.1952 | $69.20 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.32 | 3.792% | $241.1296 | $241.13 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.68 | 10.640% | $189.9468 | $189.95 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.33 | $1,238.3181 | $1,238.34 | $1,238.40 | $1,238.20 | |