| 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 | $179.50 | 5.375% | $189.1481 | $189.15 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.81 | 3.314% | $229.1608 | $229.16 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.39 | 7.522% | $106.8661 | $106.87 | $106.85 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.44 | 5.546% | $257.9966 | $258.00 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.47 | 7.725% | $210.5701 | $210.57 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.31 | 4.530% | $166.5267 | $166.53 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.74 | 12.427% | $155.9812 | $155.98 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,238.66 | $1,316.2496 | $1,316.26 | $1,316.25 | $1,316.30 | |