| 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 | $179.94 | 6.860% | $192.2839 | $192.28 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.86 | 5.279% | $209.3578 | $209.36 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.47 | 7.525% | $182.2226 | $182.22 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.33 | 4.501% | $160.2314 | $160.23 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.83 | 3.703% | $257.0071 | $257.01 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.96 | 11.765% | $158.6616 | $158.66 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.50 | 6.337% | $99.4251 | $99.43 | $99.45 | $99.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.89 | $1,259.1895 | $1,259.19 | $1,259.20 | $1,259.20 | |