| 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 | $175.26 | 7.436% | $188.2923 | $188.29 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.84 | 10.748% | $148.2251 | $148.23 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.71 | 6.783% | $260.2408 | $260.24 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.52 | 13.470% | $261.571 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.81 | 3.209% | $170.0988 | $170.10 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.88 | 7.781% | $79.6286 | $79.63 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.99 | 4.854% | $30.3972 | $30.40 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.01 | $1,138.4538 | $1,138.46 | $1,138.50 | $1,138.40 | |