| 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 | $166.56 | 13.499% | $189.0439 | $189.04 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.96 | 13.387% | $282.2883 | $282.29 | $282.30 | $282.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.54 | 10.445% | $84.5346 | $84.53 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.53 | 9.193% | $38.7963 | $38.80 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.94 | 12.760% | $237.8559 | $237.86 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.99 | 5.556% | $179.4346 | $179.43 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.49 | 13.225% | $280.2206 | $280.22 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.01 | $1,292.1742 | $1,292.17 | $1,292.20 | $1,292.10 | |