| 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 | $171.67 | 10.436% | $189.5855 | $189.59 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.56 | 5.354% | $147.032 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.42 | 10.521% | $8.2007 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.57 | 9.175% | $269.1928 | $269.19 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.74 | 5.529% | $202.3413 | $202.34 | $202.35 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.33 | 3.598% | $184.7463 | $184.75 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.56 | 13.841% | $31.3746 | $31.37 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.85 | $1,032.4732 | $1,032.47 | $1,032.50 | $1,032.40 | |