| 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 | $182.72 | 3.735% | $189.5446 | $189.54 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.87 | 10.507% | $79.4214 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.93 | 13.674% | $257.9604 | $257.96 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.62 | 12.134% | $190.2017 | $190.20 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.62 | 5.622% | $234.0795 | $234.08 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.35 | 12.407% | $71.2098 | $71.21 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.79 | 12.412% | $256.0633 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.90 | $1,278.4807 | $1,278.47 | $1,278.45 | $1,278.50 | |