| 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 | $179.62 | 5.537% | $189.5656 | $189.57 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.62 | 13.387% | $244.485 | $244.49 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.27 | 12.364% | $164.3548 | $164.35 | $164.35 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.65 | 10.770% | $165.7673 | $165.77 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.46 | 4.695% | $211.9655 | $211.97 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.59 | 7.187% | $253.5937 | $253.59 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.34 | 12.726% | $77.0369 | $77.04 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.55 | $1,306.7688 | $1,306.78 | $1,306.75 | $1,306.90 | |