| 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 | $179.82 | 5.325% | $189.3954 | $189.40 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.72 | 7.252% | $259.2495 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.73 | 13.561% | $114.39 | $114.39 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.84 | 12.689% | $78.702 | $78.70 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.41 | 8.681% | $48.2652 | $48.27 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.61 | 7.603% | $222.3186 | $222.32 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.63 | 6.201% | $203.513 | $203.51 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.76 | $1,115.8337 | $1,115.84 | $1,115.80 | $1,115.80 | |