| 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 | $179.56 | 5.627% | $189.6638 | $189.66 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.98 | 9.873% | $220.8228 | $220.82 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.68 | 13.346% | $252.3989 | $252.40 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.45 | 3.787% | $121.8978 | $121.90 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.62 | 8.627% | $21.3126 | $21.31 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.79 | 5.565% | $180.2945 | $180.29 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.32 | 8.235% | $256.8633 | $256.86 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.40 | $1,243.2537 | $1,243.24 | $1,243.20 | $1,243.30 | |