| 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 | $177.38 | 6.488% | $188.8884 | $188.89 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.88 | 5.363% | $151.5963 | $151.60 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.63 | 13.726% | $137.1877 | $137.19 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.46 | 13.490% | $204.8041 | $204.80 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.67 | 5.382% | $258.892 | $258.89 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.31 | 13.394% | $187.4516 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.52 | 3.540% | $73.0164 | $73.02 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.85 | $1,201.8365 | $1,201.84 | $1,201.85 | $1,201.90 | |