| 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 | $180.79 | 4.272% | $188.5133 | $188.51 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.33 | 3.315% | $110.888 | $110.89 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.87 | 9.109% | $256.2643 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.99 | 9.604% | $126.0336 | $126.03 | $126.05 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.59 | 13.198% | $189.7085 | $189.71 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.55 | 11.161% | $136.2278 | $136.23 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.59 | 6.747% | $236.5407 | $236.54 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.71 | $1,244.1762 | $1,244.17 | $1,244.20 | $1,244.10 | |