| 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 | $179.31 | 5.724% | $189.5737 | $189.57 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.54 | 4.704% | $154.4803 | $154.48 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.33 | 12.504% | $261.3805 | $261.38 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.31 | 6.847% | $47.3439 | $47.34 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.29 | 11.395% | $116.1738 | $116.17 | $116.15 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.35 | 8.603% | $149.1662 | $149.17 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.55 | 12.442% | $19.7336 | $19.73 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.68 | $937.8520 | $937.84 | $937.85 | $937.90 | |