| 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 | $179.74 | 5.313% | $189.2896 | $189.29 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.53 | 11.601% | $262.8538 | $262.85 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.82 | 4.639% | $262.4555 | $262.46 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.87 | 12.475% | $277.667 | $277.67 | $277.65 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.32 | 12.673% | $67.9644 | $67.96 | $67.95 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.27 | 3.327% | $257.5632 | $257.56 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.37 | 11.246% | $158.3809 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,364.92 | $1,476.1744 | $1,476.17 | $1,476.15 | $1,476.40 | |