| 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 | $176.48 | 6.725% | $188.3483 | $188.35 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.59 | 3.789% | $258.0091 | $258.01 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.67 | 13.329% | $141.2873 | $141.29 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.93 | 3.163% | $158.7988 | $158.80 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.65 | 9.512% | $269.0162 | $269.02 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.74 | 9.154% | $180.9118 | $180.91 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.37 | 7.469% | $83.1488 | $83.15 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.43 | $1,279.5203 | $1,279.53 | $1,279.50 | $1,279.40 | |