| 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 | $173.53 | 8.856% | $188.8978 | $188.90 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.36 | 9.710% | $159.4745 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.75 | 11.785% | $259.0617 | $259.06 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.30 | 6.598% | $103.7199 | $103.72 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.98 | 6.641% | $55.432 | $55.43 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.45 | 3.429% | $255.9351 | $255.94 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.61 | 9.344% | $251.0648 | $251.06 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.98 | $1,273.5858 | $1,273.58 | $1,273.55 | $1,273.60 | |