| 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 | $173.96 | 8.609% | $188.9362 | $188.94 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.54 | 8.855% | $143.1879 | $143.19 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.29 | 11.513% | $250.1125 | $250.11 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.53 | 6.809% | $249.4311 | $249.43 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.98 | 11.275% | $213.6257 | $213.63 | $213.65 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.34 | 3.293% | $116.0394 | $116.04 | $116.05 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.78 | 13.836% | $124.9692 | $124.97 | $124.95 | $125.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.42 | $1,286.3020 | $1,286.31 | $1,286.35 | $1,286.20 | |