| 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 | $181.46 | 4.452% | $189.5386 | $189.54 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.79 | 7.824% | $178.7614 | $178.76 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.42 | 6.344% | $228.0228 | $228.02 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.44 | 6.837% | $152.1786 | $152.18 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.47 | 3.127% | $41.7355 | $41.74 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.96 | 7.312% | $52.54 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.35 | 5.221% | $228.6978 | $228.70 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.89 | $1,071.4747 | $1,071.48 | $1,071.50 | $1,071.40 | |