| 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 | $181.30 | 4.447% | $189.3624 | $189.36 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.68 | 6.583% | $151.0068 | $151.01 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.55 | 5.567% | $209.6033 | $209.60 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.79 | 13.424% | $25.8493 | $25.85 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.45 | 3.336% | $179.2363 | $179.24 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.66 | 5.553% | $36.5847 | $36.58 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.87 | 8.287% | $259.748 | $259.75 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.30 | $1,051.3908 | $1,051.39 | $1,051.40 | $1,051.30 | |