| 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 | $179.27 | 5.573% | $189.2607 | $189.26 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.53 | 4.417% | $248.0217 | $248.02 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.87 | 12.618% | $30.2605 | $30.26 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.27 | 3.740% | $169.3763 | $169.38 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.35 | 6.413% | $146.1583 | $146.16 | $146.15 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.43 | 8.523% | $39.5349 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.29 | 8.410% | $49.0989 | $49.10 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.01 | $871.7113 | $871.71 | $871.70 | $871.80 | |