| 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 | $179.99 | 5.245% | $189.4305 | $189.43 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.99 | 13.868% | $79.6962 | $79.70 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.89 | 8.754% | $267.4152 | $267.42 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.31 | 4.577% | $241.8971 | $241.90 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.93 | 5.200% | $153.5184 | $153.52 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.43 | 3.630% | $191.1248 | $191.12 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.94 | 11.372% | $159.1951 | $159.20 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.48 | $1,282.2773 | $1,282.29 | $1,282.25 | $1,282.20 | |