| 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 | $182.81 | 3.549% | $189.2979 | $189.30 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.90 | 3.119% | $177.2616 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.67 | 11.787% | $258.9769 | $258.98 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.77 | 3.334% | $65.8961 | $65.90 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.49 | 13.405% | $200.1485 | $200.15 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.47 | 6.770% | $7.9757 | $7.98 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.34 | 13.420% | $228.3598 | $228.36 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.45 | $1,127.9165 | $1,127.93 | $1,127.95 | $1,128.00 | |