| 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 | $179.27 | 5.804% | $189.6748 | $189.67 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.34 | 7.660% | $188.771 | $188.77 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.60 | 8.220% | $179.2123 | $179.21 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.60 | 6.435% | $60.2422 | $60.24 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.90 | 13.409% | $215.3637 | $215.36 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.70 | 11.705% | $251.0011 | $251.00 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.80 | 11.849% | $167.5498 | $167.55 | $167.55 | $167.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.21 | $1,251.8149 | $1,251.80 | $1,251.75 | $1,251.80 | |