| 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 | $179.80 | 5.499% | $189.6872 | $189.69 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.60 | 10.518% | $242.6975 | $242.70 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.73 | 13.525% | $283.506 | $283.51 | $283.50 | $283.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.92 | 8.122% | $88.5735 | $88.57 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.71 | 11.468% | $196.9751 | $196.98 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.46 | 8.668% | $155.8951 | $155.90 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.87 | 7.755% | $176.5781 | $176.58 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.09 | $1,333.9125 | $1,333.93 | $1,333.95 | $1,334.00 | |