| 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 | $180.50 | 4.649% | $188.8914 | $188.89 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.64 | 9.688% | $259.5657 | $259.57 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.84 | 4.129% | $48.774 | $48.77 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.86 | 7.215% | $51.3131 | $51.31 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.88 | 4.498% | $160.8015 | $160.80 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.48 | 11.594% | $183.5498 | $183.55 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.37 | 11.295% | $246.3737 | $246.37 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.57 | $1,139.2692 | $1,139.26 | $1,139.20 | $1,139.30 | |