| 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 | $179.87 | 5.528% | $189.8132 | $189.81 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.33 | 11.608% | $28.2703 | $28.27 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.25 | 7.168% | $185.6686 | $185.67 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.42 | 9.511% | $220.5771 | $220.58 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.82 | 6.384% | $95.5541 | $95.55 | $95.55 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.81 | 4.109% | $245.4994 | $245.50 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.99 | 11.825% | $280.6696 | $280.67 | $280.65 | $280.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.49 | $1,246.0523 | $1,246.05 | $1,246.00 | $1,246.20 | |