| 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 | $177.88 | 6.618% | $189.6521 | $189.65 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.86 | 8.416% | $135.3682 | $135.37 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.36 | 13.410% | $249.9103 | $249.91 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.92 | 3.531% | $249.4269 | $249.43 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.61 | 9.446% | $225.0319 | $225.03 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.85 | 9.475% | $86.321 | $86.32 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.82 | 4.577% | $43.7341 | $43.73 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.30 | $1,179.4445 | $1,179.44 | $1,179.45 | $1,179.40 | |