| 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 | $171.57 | 9.513% | $187.8915 | $187.89 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.70 | 6.326% | $246.3573 | $246.36 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.66 | 4.414% | $175.0605 | $175.06 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.80 | 10.256% | $180.5993 | $180.60 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.67 | 9.276% | $174.481 | $174.48 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.95 | 9.583% | $127.0615 | $127.06 | $127.05 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.35 | 13.631% | $39.0322 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.70 | $1,130.4833 | $1,130.48 | $1,130.50 | $1,130.60 | |