| 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 | $183.26 | 3.434% | $189.5531 | $189.55 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.51 | 4.793% | $233.1749 | $233.17 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.97 | 13.317% | $146.1449 | $146.14 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.62 | 5.741% | $159.2671 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.33 | 5.349% | $148.8897 | $148.89 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.75 | 10.529% | $36.1982 | $36.20 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.27 | 6.689% | $227.5356 | $227.54 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.71 | $1,140.7635 | $1,140.76 | $1,140.75 | $1,140.80 | |