| 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 | $171.55 | 10.145% | $188.9537 | $188.95 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.42 | 5.207% | $88.8157 | $88.82 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.96 | 4.527% | $198.5595 | $198.56 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.44 | 9.250% | $228.8132 | $228.81 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.36 | 8.293% | $219.1417 | $219.14 | $219.15 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.41 | 8.783% | $42.8714 | $42.87 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.76 | 4.120% | $243.3909 | $243.39 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.90 | $1,210.5461 | $1,210.54 | $1,210.50 | $1,210.60 | |