| 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 | $169.30 | 12.450% | $190.3779 | $190.38 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.72 | 6.450% | $199.8279 | $199.83 | $199.85 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.80 | 7.238% | $84.5035 | $84.50 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.74 | 11.564% | $88.9611 | $88.96 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.92 | 3.176% | $8.1715 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.49 | 6.449% | $33.5208 | $33.52 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.55 | 7.479% | $264.9895 | $264.99 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.52 | $870.3522 | $870.35 | $870.35 | $870.40 | |