| 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 | $180.99 | 4.269% | $188.7165 | $188.72 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.37 | 5.262% | $179.3349 | $179.33 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.25 | 5.458% | $263.9086 | $263.91 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.40 | 12.718% | $255.1936 | $255.19 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.83 | 6.324% | $52.9812 | $52.98 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.49 | 13.831% | $178.1341 | $178.13 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.68 | 4.780% | $61.4849 | $61.48 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.01 | $1,179.7538 | $1,179.74 | $1,179.80 | $1,179.70 | |