| 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 | $180.38 | 5.588% | $190.4596 | $190.46 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.63 | 7.462% | $24.3187 | $24.32 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.29 | 6.575% | $148.4483 | $148.45 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.39 | 3.522% | $255.0679 | $255.07 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.90 | 9.810% | $16.3617 | $16.36 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.50 | 8.181% | $169.3033 | $169.30 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.82 | 13.743% | $238.6556 | $238.66 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.91 | $1,042.6151 | $1,042.62 | $1,042.55 | $1,042.70 | |