| 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 | $179.89 | 5.537% | $189.8505 | $189.85 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.32 | 6.115% | $224.2422 | $224.24 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.78 | 3.106% | $133.811 | $133.81 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.70 | 12.341% | $119.8678 | $119.87 | $119.85 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.65 | 4.792% | $152.6295 | $152.63 | $152.65 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.25 | 11.847% | $228.4475 | $228.45 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.25 | 10.739% | $87.7607 | $87.76 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.84 | $1,136.6092 | $1,136.61 | $1,136.60 | $1,136.60 | |