| 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 | $177.33 | 6.800% | $189.3884 | $189.39 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.70 | 5.252% | $30.2073 | $30.21 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.79 | 7.517% | $248.1385 | $248.14 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.47 | 13.265% | $271.2357 | $271.24 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.43 | 9.716% | $258.3044 | $258.30 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.92 | 4.746% | $186.3641 | $186.36 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.65 | 6.195% | $6 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.29 | $1,189.6384 | $1,189.64 | $1,189.65 | $1,189.60 | |