| 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 | $180.89 | 4.405% | $188.8582 | $188.86 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.30 | 6.782% | $28.0837 | $28.08 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.40 | 11.546% | $183.3816 | $183.38 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.26 | 11.400% | $189.6696 | $189.67 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.89 | 10.344% | $242.6354 | $242.64 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.43 | 3.260% | $230.7138 | $230.71 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.75 | 9.552% | $188.1556 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.92 | $1,251.4979 | $1,251.50 | $1,251.50 | $1,251.60 | |