| 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 | $171.29 | 10.685% | $189.5923 | $189.59 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.96 | 7.654% | $252.9438 | $252.94 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.38 | 8.393% | $156.4978 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.99 | 4.462% | $186.9765 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.55 | 3.672% | $239.0158 | $239.02 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.53 | 4.200% | $261.0523 | $261.05 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.90 | 5.585% | $252.2426 | $252.24 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,449.60 | $1,538.3211 | $1,538.32 | $1,538.35 | $1,538.30 | |